Local Politics · Lake County
Florida voters approved Amendment 3 on Nov. 3, 2026, with 62% support exceeding the 60% threshold for constitutional amendments. The measure increases the homestead property tax exemption for non-school taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, while reducing the annual assessment cap on non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%. Lake County voters supported the amendment at 64.99%, with all 92 precincts reporting. The amendment takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, though results remain unofficial pending state certification.
Local Politics · Lake County
Lake County voters appeared to approve School Board Resolution 2026-02 by approximately 69% to 31% in unofficial results on November 3, 2026, with 88 of 92 precincts reporting. The measure renews and increases the district's property tax levy from 0.75 mills to 1 mill for four years beginning July 1, 2027, directing the additional quarter-mill toward teacher recruitment and retention while existing funds continue supporting school safety and student mental health programs. Property owners would pay roughly $25 annually per $100,000 in taxable value. School Board member Tyler Brandeburg estimated the additional revenue could support annual teacher bonuses of $2,500 to $5,000, though those figures are not guaranteed and subject to negotiation. Results remained unofficial and uncertified as of Tuesday evening.
Local Politics · Lake County
Lake County voters cast 178,253 ballots among 283,785 registered voters on Nov. 3, a 62.81% turnout, with all 92 precincts reporting. Unofficial results cover County Commission races in Districts 2 and 4, School Board District 1, and municipal contests including mayoral and city council seats in Astatula, Clermont, Eustis, Fruitland Park, Groveland, Howey-in-the-Hills, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, and Mount Dora. The elections office reported 269 vote-by-mail ballots requiring signature cures, 441 remaining for tabulation, and 43 provisional ballots awaiting review. All results are unofficial; bolded candidates lead in reported totals but are not certified winners.
