Scott Singer’s congressional campaign is touting seven millage rate cuts he supported while mayor of Boca Raton. A Florida Politics analysis finds that the city’s property tax revenue still grew nearly 82% during his time in office, far faster than population.
Property tax revenue rose from about $66.4 million in fiscal year 2018 to almost $121 million in fiscal year 2026, the last budget approved before Singer’s term ended earlier this year. The city’s estimated population grew from about 93,400 to almost 101,000 over the same period, according to the state Office of Economic and Demographic Research.
Budget documents show the total millage rate fell from 3.6787 in Singer’s first year to 3.6649 in his last. Rising home values, however, meant most homeowners still paid more. The city did not adopt a rollback rate in most years Singer served, and the council approved rates above the rollback level in several budgets, including 3.6476 in 2025, about 4.42% higher.
The issue is tied to Amendment 3 on the statewide ballot and to a new Singer ad, “Seven Times,” which Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz’s race has put in focus. Singer’s campaign spokesperson, Michael Stwarka, said the city’s rate went down consistently and that the county does not control property appraisals.
