Levy County Florida

06/23/2026

Press Release: Levy BoCC Updates Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Workshop Schedule
Date of Issue: June 23, 2026

Bronson, FL – The Levy County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has revised the schedule for its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Workshops. The updated dates, times, and workshop topics are as follows:

• July 7, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. – Special Meeting - Budget Workshop #4: Special Assessments Presentation
• July 14, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Budget Workshop #5 – Preliminary Budget Document
• July 21, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. – Budget Workshop #6 - Ad Valorem Tax Analysis and Presentation of the Proposed Budget Book
• August 18, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. – Budget Workshop #7 - Budget Update and Summary of Changes from the Previous Version
• September 8, 2026 – 5:01 p.m. – Special Meeting and Public Hearing #1 Annual Assessment Resolutions and Tentative Budget Presentation
• September 22, 2026 – 5:01 p.m. – Special Meeting and Public Hearing #2 Final Millage and Tentative Budget Adoption

These dates supersede the budget workshop schedule previously released by the County. The schedule may be further revised if the BoCC determines that additional workshops are necessary.

The BoCC appreciates the public’s understanding and encourages residents to attend and participate in the budget planning process. All budget workshops are open to the public and will be held at the following location:

Levy County Government Center
310 School Street
Bronson, Florida

06/18/2026

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06/16/2026

Levy County employees receiving their Five-Year Milestone Service Awards during today's Board meeting.

Pictured below: (front row) Commissioner Johnny Hiers, Commissioner Desiree Mills, Almarie Sheppard (Solid Waste), Carol MacKenzie (Library), Jacob Kwalwasser (Public Safety), Terri NeSmith (Public Safety), Kyle Spencer (Public Safety), Sharon Knowles (Road Department), Human Resources Director Jacqueline Martin, Vice Chair Charlie Kennedy
(back row) Chair Tim Hodge, Jimmy Willis (Fleet), Dave Banton (Code Enforcement), Commissioner Rock Meeks

06/16/2026

Our recent retirees receiving their Certificates of Appreciation during today's Board meeting. Thank you for your years of dedicated service to Levy County.

Pictured below: (front row) Commissioner Johnny Hiers, Commissioner Desiree Mills, Road and Bridge Department Harry Couey, Human Resource Director Jacqueline Martin, (back row) Commissioner Rock Meeks, Chair Tim Hodge and Vice-Chair Charlie Kennedy

06/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who made time to attend Levy County’s Flag Day Celebration!

06/15/2026

06/10/2026

Press Release: CORRECTION – FY 2026-2027 Budget Workshop Update
Date of Issue: June 10, 2026

Bronson, FL – The Levy County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is issuing a correction to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Workshop press release distributed on June 9, 2026.

Due to a scheduling conflict, the additional Budget Workshop for presentation of the Preliminary Budget Document will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. instead of the previously announced date of June 30, 2026.

The revised budget workshop schedule is as follows:

• April 7, 2026 – Financial Overview & Forecast, Budget Assumptions, Target Setting, and Priorities
• June 2, 2026 – Capital Improvement Plan, Position Listing & Benefits Review, and Preliminary Assessment
Updates
• June 16, 2026 – Constitutional Funding Requests and Overview of Tax Reform Legislation
• July 2, 2026 – Preliminary Budget Document and Impacts of Tax Reform Legislation
• July 7, 2026 – Special Assessments Presentation
• July 21, 2026 – Ad Valorem Tax Analysis and Presentation of the Proposed Budget Book
• August 18, 2026 – Tentative Budget Book and Summary of Changes from the Previous Version
• September 8, 2026 – Special Meeting to Adopt Annual Assessment Resolutions
• September 22, 2026 – Final Millage and Final Budget Adoption

The County encourages residents to attend and participate in the budget process. All budget workshops are open to the public and will be held at the:

Levy County Government Center
310 School Street
Bronson, Florida.

06/09/2026

Press Release: BoCC Adds Additional Budget Workshop on June 30th at 1pm
Date of Issue: June 9, 2026

Bronson, FL – The Levy County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has updated its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget workshop schedule to provide an additional opportunity for discussion and review of budgetary matters affecting Levy County residents.

The June 16, 2026, Budget Workshop will now include an overview of proposed Property Tax Reform legislation and its potential impact on Levy County services, revenues, and long-term financial planning.

Additionally, the Preliminary Budget Document presentation has been rescheduled and will be presented during an added Budget Workshop on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

The revised budget workshop schedule is as follows:
• April 7, 2026 – Financial Overview & Forecast, Budget Assumptions, Target Setting, and Priorities
• June 2, 2026 – Capital Improvement Plan, Position Listing & Benefits Review, and Preliminary Assessment
Updates
• June 16, 2026 – Constitutional Funding Requests and Overview of Tax Reform Legislation
• June 30, 2026 – Preliminary Budget Document and Impacts of Tax Reform Legislation
• July 7, 2026 – Special Assessments Presentation
• July 21, 2026 – Ad Valorem Tax Analysis and Presentation of the Proposed Budget Book
• August 18, 2026 – Tentative Budget Book and Summary of Changes from the Previous Version
• September 8, 2026 – Special Meeting to Adopt Annual Assessment Resolutions
• September 22, 2026 – Final Millage and Final Budget Adoption

The County encourages residents to attend and participate in the budget process. These workshops provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about County operations, funding priorities, capital projects, and service delivery considerations that shape the annual budget. All budget workshops are open to the public and will be held at the:
Levy County Government Center
310 School Street, Bronson, Florida.

06/09/2026

Press Release: Levy County Invites Bids for Former Development Department Building
Date of Issue: June 9, 2026
Bronson, FL- The Levy County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is accepting bids for the sale of the former Development Department building located at 622 E. Hathaway Avenue, Bronson, FL. The property has been declared surplus to the County’s operational needs and is being offered for sale through a competitive bidding process in accordance with applicable laws and County procedures.
The property has an appraised value of $480,000 and presents an opportunity for interested parties to acquire a centrally located property within the Town of Bronson for redevelopment, business use or other permitted purposes consistent with local regulations.
Bid Information on the Sale of 622 E. Hathaway Avenue, Bronson:
All bid documents, property information, submission requirements and related materials are available through the Levy County OpenGov Procurement Portal at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/levycounty/projects/269033

All bids must be submitted electronically through the portal by the stated deadline, as late submissions will not be accepted.

Key Dates
June 8, 2026 Date of Posting/ Distribution
July 8, 2026 at 2pm Deadline for Questions and Contract Exception Form
July 15, 2026 at 4pm Final Addenda Posted
August 7, 2026 at 11am Bid Due Date
September 8, 2026 at 9am Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The bid opening will be conducted on August 7, 2026 at 1pm in Large Conference Room C at the Levy County Government Center, located at 318 Mongo Street, Bronson, Florida 32621.

For additional information regarding the property or bidding process, please contact Jason Rivera, Finance and Administration Director at 352-486-5218.