NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida local officials warn of $12 billion revenue loss if Amendment 3 passes
Local officials across Florida are warning that Amendment 3, which would increase the homestead exemption to $150,000 by 2027 and $250,000 by 2028, could cost local governments up to $12 billion annually. A Leon County judge recently ordered a rewrite of the ballot language, ruling the original version was a misleading sales pitch rather than a clear description of the measure.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
If passed, this measure would significantly reduce property tax revenue for local cities, potentially impacting funding for essential services like police, fire departments, water, and road maintenance.
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Who's Mentioned
personSylvester Echols“Advocating for voter education regarding Amendment 3.”personLeon County judge“Ordered a rewrite of the ballot language.”personAlex Lama“Expressed concern over the method of lowering property taxes.”personChris Nunn“Stated the rewritten ballot language is more honest but still problematic.”personRon DeSantis“Supports the measure as a protection for homestead property.”personSteve Vancore“Criticized the measure as an extreme approach to cutting government funding.”organizationFlorida League of Cities“Hosted the convention where local officials discussed the measure.”personGrady Judd“Opposes the measure, calling it a 'train wreck'.”