With all the discussion happening across Florida about local government budgets, Alachua County is joining the conversation through this series: Cents & Sensibility: Alachua County’s Budget in Eight Chapters.
This series breaks down how the county budget really works, where the money comes from, how it’s used, and how decisions are made that affect daily life in our community. Each chapter explains one piece of the budget puzzle in clear, practical terms, because understanding your local government’s finances shouldn’t require a finance degree.
Chapter One: How You Shape the County Budget
Alachua County’s budget isn’t just a list of numbers it’s a reflection of our community’s priorities and values. When residents take part in meetings and workshops, email commissioners, join advisory boards, or share feedback through surveys, they help shape the programs and services that matter most.
Read Chapter One in full.
For more information, contact Alachua County Communications Director Mark Sexton at 352-264-6979 or msexton@alachuacounty.us.
