Once a Loud Advocate for Property Tax Cuts, Ron DeSantis Says He Doesn't Plan to Lead Campaign on Ballot Initiative
DeSantis still backs the measure but says he will not lead a political committee after lawmakers exempted school taxes.
- On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he will not campaign for the property tax amendment on November's ballot, though he said he will vote for it.
- DeSantis previously proposed 'Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Taxes,' which aimed to eventually eliminate property taxes entirely; the legislature's version instead raises the homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028.
- A political committee named 'Stop Unfair Tax Shifts,' chaired by former Leon County Commissioner Bryan Desloge, launched last week to oppose the initiative, warning it threatens essential local services.
- Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis called the proposal a 'tragedy' for local services, warning it could force municipalities to cut infrastructure projects and parks while shifting costs to renters and commercial property owners.
- The constitutional amendment requires at least 60% voter approval in November to pass. DeSantis stated he believes the proposal will likely succeed, citing public support despite declining to lead the campaign.
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'Wasn't my proposal': DeSantis distances himself from property tax cut effort he pushed for
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to put some distance between himself and a property tax measure he pushed for that is going before voters in November. DeSantis said Monday he will vote for the ballot item regarding homestead property taxes, but “what the Legislature did wasn’t my proposal.” “If someone asked me to do something, I’m […] The post ‘Wasn’t my proposal’: DeSantis distances himself from property tax cut effort he pushed for appeared first…
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