TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The property tax debate is center stage at this year’s legislative session in Tallahassee.
People in favor of cutting property taxes say it will provide relief and allow for true home ownership. Those against the move worry it will put an undue burden on cities and affect the ability to fund essential services for schools, police, fire, and rescue.
RELATED | Florida’s legislative session kicks off Tuesday with property taxes topping the agenda
Jeff Kottkamp from Florida Tax Watch joined News4JAX Anchor Bruce Hamilton to sort things out and look at the core of the debate: a clash between immediate homeowner relief and the long-term fiscal stability of local communities.
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