[HoosierPa]

Originally Posted by justjim

When you start to pick “special groups” it can quickly come a slippery slope,

Already do. Look at
The IRS tax code

I guess you are for a flat tax

[Wilharm]

What does the IRS tax code have to do with property tax?

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

I just got the November 8 ballot in the mail. I was aware of the Fire District referendum (still don't understand it) but I was not aware of a proposed amended to the Florida Constitution.

The ballot states:

Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to authorize the Legislature, by general law, to grant an additional homestead tax exemption for nonschool levies of up to $50,000 of the assessed value of homestead property owned by classroom teachers, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, child welfare services professionals, active duty members of the United States Armed Forces, and Florida National Guard members. This amendment shall take effect January 1, 2023.

Does anyone have any idea how many "classroom teachers, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, child welfare services professionals, active duty members of the United States Armed Forces, and Florida National Guard members" live in Sumter County and what the impact will be on tax revenue?

15 will be effected.

[me4vt]

I could see 20 year + Retired Veterans!!

[toeser]

Originally Posted by Altavia

How about instead we pay those people what they are worth?

Maybe we are.

[cherylncliff]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

I would Vote yes for Active Armed Forces and National Guard, but not sure why others included in this amendment. A lot of important jobholders not included like medical people.

These people's salaries are paid by the government. In essence, they are paying their own salaries

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Agree 110%. It's a slippery slope.

I could agree with active duty military and guard, but then what about vets

Next police and firefighters, ok, but correction officers?

EMTs and paramedics but not nurses, but include child welfare workers?

And of course, teachers---who's got a more powerful union than the NEA?

Fast answer for all these obvious reasons: NO WAY !!!!! They are ALL contingent on continued employment in these professions for an additional reason. But that is not the only reason. It is a give away - we already saw too much of these recently and are reaping the effects now. Let’s just stop trying to cram another chicken in another por

[Bridget Staunton]

I would vote for active people in the armed forced if they separate them out. I will not vote for teachers, well paid, doctors very well paid. What about the people living TV who may be slightly over the maximum. The men in blue are my favorite they deserve something but we cannot separate out. Teachers are well paid even when retired I have several that make more than I do and there health insurance is practically paid by the state

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bridget Eichaker

I would vote for active people in the armed force if they separate them out. I will not vote for teachers, well paid, doctors very well paid. What about the people living TV who may be slightly over the maximum. The men in blue are my favorite they deserve something but we cannot separate out. Teachers are well paid even when retired I have several that make more than I do and there health insurance is practically paid by the state

And once they leave the military?????

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Bridget Eichaker

I would vote for active people in the armed force if they separate them out. I will not vote for teachers, well paid, doctors very well paid. What about the people living TV who may be slightly over the maximum. The men in blue are my favorite they deserve something but we cannot separate out. Teachers are well paid even when retired I have several that make more than I do and there health insurance is practically paid by the state

This kind of stuff is getting out of hand. Lets reduce everyones taxes and call it a day

[Rickanvic]

How would this be controlled? Would you have to submit proof of employment every year? Can I take a job for a week and get the benefit for the entire year?

[DeeCee Dubya]

All valid questions that we as citizen taxpayers should ask when any certain group is gifted with the financial favors.

[Lindaws]

Many of these people are low pay, why not

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Lindaws

Many of these people are low pay, why not

Again, let the free market set salaries, keep it out of the tax code

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

Analysis of the amendment.

I believe it has to be approved by 60% of the voters.

Florida Amendment 3, Additional Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Certain Public Service Workers Measure (2022 - Ballotpedia)

The Revenue Estimating Conference estimated that approval of the amendment would reduce local property tax revenue (except school district tax revenue) by $85.9 million beginning in Fiscal Year 2023-2024.[3]

The following is a 2022 voter guide.

A Comprehensive Guide to Florida's 2022 Constitutional Amendments

Thanks. That Comprehensive Guide was fair and very helpful.