Brevard commissioners discuss gas tax increase but take no action

Commissioners discuss possible increase

Brevard County commissioners discussed whether to raise the local gas tax. The conversation focused on the possibility of increasing the charge, but commissioners did not approve a change.

The discussion was described as taking place amid rising difficulty for local government. Commissioners raised the issue without moving it to a final decision.

No vote or adopted change

The county took no action on a gas-tax increase. That means the discussion did not result in an approved rate change or a formal decision to impose a higher tax.

The issue remains unresolved. Any future change would require additional action by the county commission.

What happens next

The commission could return to the subject in a future discussion or meeting. Before a gas-tax increase could take effect, the county would need to take the required formal action.

For now, Brevard County has discussed the possibility but has not approved a hike. The next development would be a new commission discussion, a formal proposal or a vote.

WKMG reported on the commissioners’ discussion.