League of Women Voters of Charlotte County plans election information session<\/p>\n
PUNTA GORDA \u2014 The League of Women Voters of Charlotte County have a free information session about the three tax ballot issues that voters will see in the Nov. 3 election.<\/p>\n
The topic will be the Florida State\u2019s Amendment 3 question about property taxes; Charlotte County 1 cent sales tax extension; and the Charlotte County School District\u2019s millage renewal.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s set for 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 1201 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda.<\/p>\n
Speakers include John Scribak, League of Women Voters of Sarasota on Amendment 3; Emily Lewis, Charlotte County government on the 1 cent sales tax extension; Mark Vianello, superintendent of Charlotte County Public Schools on the millage renewal; along with Michael Bonasera, Punta Gorda assistant city manager; and Kristin Simeone, Punta Gorda\u2019s finance director.<\/p>\n
For more information, visit charlottecountyfl.lwv.org<\/a>, or email lwvccfl@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n County Sets Sales, Property Tax Town Hall<\/p>\n PORT CHARLOTTE \u2014 Charlotte County Administration will host a town hall meeting to provide residents with information and answer questions about the 1% local option sales tax and property tax reform. It\u2019s set for 6-7 p.m., Sept. 30 at the Mid-County Regional Library, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd. in Port Charlotte.<\/p>\n Residents are encouraged to attend, learn more and ask questions.<\/p>\n For information about the 1% local option sales tax, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov\/salestax<\/a>.<\/p>\n Amendment 3 forum set for North Port<\/p>\n NORTH PORT \u2014 A free Amendment 3 property tax forum is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hampton Inn & Suites, 5664 Tuscola Blvd.<\/p>\n The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation are teaming up with the Friends of the North Port Library and community leaders to \u201cinform and educate\u201d residents on the property tax issue on this November\u2019s ballot.<\/p>\n Rep. Danny Nix Jr. will be a special guest speaker. Former Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp, North Port\u2019s Finance Director Irina Kukharenko, Sarasota County Library System, Local Realtor Association and community leaders will make up a panel of featured experts.<\/p>\n