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Study Points to Tax Hike If Ballot Proposal Fails
Florida TaxWatch released a study Tuesday projecting property taxes could increase by more
than $700 million on non-homestead properties like businesses, apartments and second
homes. According to the group, the increase would happen if voters reject a proposed
constitutional amendment on the November ballot. Known as Amendment 2, the proposal
would extend a current 10 percent cap on annual increases in assessed values of non-
homestead properties, a cap that voters approved in 2008. via News Service
Special Elections Update
The state Elections Canvassing Commission comprised of Gov. Rick Scott, Attorney General
Pam Bondi and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, certified the results of two May 1 special
elections that put South Miami Democrat Javier Fernandez (HD 114) and Polk City Republican
Josie Tomkow (HD 39) in the Florida House. Fernandez is a land-use attorney and lobbyist and
Tomkow is a recent college graduate.
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