Largo|Local Event
Community Town Hall: How Property Taxes Fund City Services
Event Details
The City of Largo invites residents to attend Community Town Hall: How Property Taxes Fund City Services on Wednesday, September 9, from 6–7:30pm at Horizon West Bay, 440 West Bay Drive.
The event will explain how property taxes support City services, how potential revenue reductions could affect the City budget and service levels, and how policy decisions connect to the local community.
The program will include a presentation followed by a moderated panel discussion and Q&A. Residents may submit questions before or during the event at Largo.com/YourTaxDollar. In-person attendees may also submit questions using comment cards. Questions will be grouped by topic and directed to the appropriate panelists.
Former Florida Senator Jeff Brandes will provide a policy perspective and help answer community questions. Brandes is the founder and president of Florida Policy Project, a nonprofit policy institute focused on research, data and practical solutions for a stronger Florida.
The moderated panel will also include:
- Mayor Woody Brown
- City Manager John Curp
- Largo Police Chief Mike Loux
- Largo Fire Rescue Chief Matt Carpenter
Meet City Departments
Before the town hall, City of Largo departments will be available in the Horizon West Bay lobby from 5–6pm. Residents can speak with representatives about the services their departments provide and how those services are funded.
Department representatives will also be available after the town hall from 7:30–8pm.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Department Meet-and-Greet: 5–6pm
Town Hall and Q&A: 6–7:30pm
Location: Commission Chambers at Horizon West Bay, 440 West Bay Drive, Largo
Parking: Free parking is available in the attached garage. The entrance is located on 1st Avenue NW.
Seating: Limited to 150 in-person attendees
Residents who cannot attend in person can watch live at Facebook.com/CityofLargo or Largo.com/Watch and submit questions during the event at Largo.com/YourTaxDollar. A recording will be available the following day.
For general questions about the event, contact Connect@Largo.com.