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Lake County Moves Toward Five Cent Gas Tax Increase

Lake County commissioners propose raising gas tax by five cents per gallon to address road maintenance amid rapid growth and increased traffic congestion, officials say.

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Commissioners decided to advertise the increase but would still need approval from a supermajority of commissioners or by a majority of voters in a referendum.

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Lake County commissioners consider 5-cent gas tax

Commissioners are hoping to raise more funds for transportation improvements.

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Lake County moves toward five cent gas tax increase

Commissioners decided to advertise the increase but would still need approval from a supermajority of commissioners or by a majority of voters in a referendum.

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Lake County considers 5-cent gas tax increase to fund road projects

Lake County commissioners are weighing a proposal to raise the county’s gas tax by five cents a gallon, citing rapid population growth and road projects that are outpacing available funding.

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Consider an Increase in Gas Tax in Lake County

ORLANDO, Florida. – The Lake County Board of Commissioners is considering raising the 5-cent gasoline tax. Commissioners are considering the option because “the gasoline tax is the only source of financing dedicated to road maintenance and, unlike the property tax, it is shared with visitors and workers who buy fuel in Lake County,” they said in written statements. If approved, local authorities indicated that it could generate about $7 million …

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WOFL broke the news in on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
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