I hope that you will join me in our second Town Hall via Zoom to be held on Saturday, September 19th @ 9 AM. To receive a Zoom invitation, please send an email to elect@rossambrose.com or sign up at RossAmbrose.com.

QUESTION/ISSUE: The High Springs City Budget – Where does our money go? (Also, where does it come from)

LET’S START THE DISCUSSION HERE:

The City of High Springs operates on a budget of about 5.8 million dollars. Before anyone decides that that is too much, too little or just right, there should be a conversation about what is important to our community – and what is legally required.

We know about property taxes. They are an easy target, but did you know they make up only about 31% of the City’s income? Did you know the city receives rental revenue from the US Post Office, Civic Center and High Springs Farmers Market? There are a host of income sources that impact the dollars available to provide services to our city. In the end, the budget should be a reflection of our citizens’ priorities.

On Saturday morning, we will go over where the money comes from, how it is spent and then discuss if you feel the budget reflects your priorities. Join us! If you can’t this meeting will be recorded (I promise to remember this time). Feel free to email questions to elect@rossambrose.com.

I hope we can answer some of the questions you might have and learn about the issues you are concerned about, or maybe just wondered about.

As you look to vote to fill Seat #1 on the High Springs City Commission, I hope you select the candidate that can listen, understands the important job of governance and who will make choices for our community that keep High Springs a place where people want to live, visit, work and invest. My experience as an involved citizen for almost two decades has prepared me to serve you. I will work with our other commissioners to define priorities reflected in the many voices in our community.

Please join me at the Town Halls to learn more about me and to ask your questions. If you can’t make this zoom meeting there are three more coming and we will have recordings available afterwards for you to review.

Most importantly, THANK YOU for your interest and participation in our local government and community.

Click here to view the High Springs City Budget