Local Politics · Lady Lake, FL
Lady Lake Commissioner Seeks to Restore Christmas Parade Funding at Oct. 19 Meeting
Lady Lake Commissioner Amanda McLea has placed a budget amendment on the Town Commission agenda for its 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 meeting to cover the remaining $7,500 needed to save the town's annual Christmas parade. Town officials recently canceled the event citing fiscal responsibility, uncertainty around Amendment 3, and an estimated $15,000 personnel cost, after determining Parks Department events must now rely on fundraising rather than tax revenue. The American Legion has committed a $7,500 donation, but the parade still requires all available police officers plus public works and parks staff for road closures and traffic control. The commission will decide whether to fund the shortfall or pursue other options.