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Jane Castor warns property tax changes could mean ‘brutal choices’ for Tampa budget
She estimated the amendment would cut at least $35M in city property tax revenue in 2028 and at least $60M in 2029. The post Jane Castor warns property tax changes could mean ‘brutal choices’ for Tampa budget appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying &…
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is warning voters that a proposed constitutional amendment raising the homestead property tax exemption could force the city into painful budget choices that include impact to first responders.
In her weekly newsletter to residents, Castor urged voters to study the amendment before the November election and said the proposal threatens revenue Tampa relies on for police, fire, parks, roads, permitting, code enforcement and other city services.
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