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State delegation briefs Groveland on proposed Amendment 3 and next steps if voters approve
Summary
Representative Taylor Yarkosky and the Lake County delegation briefed the council on a proposed statewide property-tax referendum (Amendment 3) expected on the Nov. 2026 ballot, saying voter approval (60% needed) would trigger implementing legislation in 2027 and emphasizing efforts to preserve funding for public safety while working with local governments.
Representative Taylor Yarkosky provided the City Council with a legislative update on a proposed statewide property tax referendum expected to appear on the November 2026 ballot.
Yarkosky emphasized that the amendment must be approved by voters — requiring a 60% threshold — before any of its provisions take effect, and said the Legislature would draft implementing legislation during the 2027 session if the amendment passes. He said the Lake County Legislative Delegation, including Senator Keith Truenow, remained committed to working with local governments throughout the process and would prioritize maintaining funding for essential public safety services.
The written delegation letter in Attachment 2 reiterated those points and encouraged the City to continue sound budgeting and stewardship regardless of the referendum outcome. Council received the update; no formal council action was recorded.
