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League of Cities warns Tallahassee commission that property‑tax proposals could cut local revenues
Summary
Casey Cook of the Florida League of Cities briefed commissioners on multiple House proposals — including HJR209 and a 10‑year phase‑out concept — and warned the lack of implementing bills raises uncertainty about how lost revenue would be replaced and which services would be affected.
The Florida League of Cities’ legislative director, Casey Cook, briefed Tallahassee commissioners on a fast‑moving legislative session and multiple property‑tax proposals that he said could significantly reduce local government revenue if approved.
Cook summarized several House proposals and constitutional‑amendment concepts. He described HJR209 (filed by Representative Bousada) as a proposed super homestead exemption that would create a $200,000…
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