(This article was revised to correct several elements of the city’s proposed 2027 budget.)
Winter Haven officials gave their tentative approval to the city’s nearly $378 million budget for next fiscal year on Sept. 15, one that could raise taxes for some homeowners.
The city has proposed a $377.2 million budget, of which $86.1 million is in the General Fund, for the 2026-27 fiscal year that starts Oct. 1. Their 4-1 vote just meets the new state requirement, as the millage rate of 6.59 mills will require a supermajority to pass…