Amendment 3 prompts looming city and county budget pressures

Pensacola estimates Amendment 3 will leave a roughly $9 million revenue gap; staffing freezes are underway while service cuts, higher rates, or fees are considered. A recent opinion piece projects Escambia County losses of $38.1 million in FY 2027–28 and $58.8 million the following year; those estimates need to be distinguished from official forecasts and actual budget decisions.