Broward mayors warn about tough choices if voters greenlight property tax relief

Broward mayors warn about tough choices if voters greenlight property tax relief

Voters across Florida might just say yes to a statewide ballot referendum that could save them thousands in property taxes.

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Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said he agrees the homestead exemption needs a reset, but argued that tripling it to $150,000 right off the bat could have a catastrophic impact on local governments across the state.

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In Fort Lauderdale, property taxes fund 45% of the city’s day-to-day operations, Trantalis told a crowd of more than 40 business leaders, attorneys and real estate agents.

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