Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oxford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with high priority
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Millage Rate
The city closed the year collecting 103% of budgeted general fund revenue — $52.7 million — with spending at only 86% of budget. A new fiscal year started October 1.
FY 2025-2026 budget amendments and reallocations
Kinney Ferris was scheduled to seek mid-year budget amendments for Visit Oxford and the Double Decker Arts Festival. These adjustments reallocate the current tourism budgets.
FY27 2% Food & Beverage Tax expenditures
The Council was scheduled to decide how next year's restaurant tax revenue gets spent on tourism promotion. That money shapes how Oxford markets itself to visitors, which feeds local restaurants and hotels.
Property tax deadline extension
The governor extended the 2025 property tax deadline to March 3, 2026 for storm-affected counties, so no penalties accrue before then.