[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

DeSantis was asked about police and fire after amendment 3 passed. He stated there is no reason to be concerned. The state can easily fund counties who need assistance.

DeSantis is making promises he won’t be around to keep.

No one should be happy about the state offering to hold the purse strings. The counties have lost enough home rule already, we shouldn’t be happy to give up even more.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Normal

Meanwhile, the VA clinic stays 100% opened with 100% continuous status quo service with some improvements. Yes, some may need to have the VA help with paperwork, but there are ample volunteers who will assist right there at the front door. Ride shares are probably like they were before the county stepped in.

You must not need assistance at Mulberry VA…yes there are cubicles and office doors for help veterans, their spouses….but nobody sitting behind the door, or in the cubicle for months. Departments have been relocated to Gainesville.
Ample volunteers at the front door pass out treats, direct or wheelchair some…but assist for paperwork is above their pay grade, which is zero.

[margaretmattson]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

DeSantis is making promises he won’t be around to keep.

No one should be happy about the state offering to hold the purse strings. The counties have lost enough home rule already, we shouldn’t be happy to give up even more.

It is what the voters wanted. Whether you are happy or not is not important. Amendment 3 allows the state to continue to reduce property taxes for all residents in the future. The plan is that each resident will eventually pay $0. A Florida resident will own their home free and clear.