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Orlando’s city leaders are warning voters that a potential property tax overhaul on the November ballot could trigger drastic cuts — including a three-year hiring freeze starting in 2027 and shelving approved projects — as the city braces for a budget crunch. Mayor Buddy Dyer likens it to managing a household budget, stressing this isn’t scare tactics but a realistic financial forecast. Meanwhile, Sanford faces similar pressures, with personnel costs eating up 70% of its budget, prompting officials to revisit a controversial fire assessment fee — previously rejected by the public — as a possible lifeline for public safety. Orlando’s $2 billion FY27 budget vote on September 28 could determine whether these cuts become reality or if the city finds a way to avoid them.

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