STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Is Florida explaining its proposed property tax amendment—or selling it? A Leon County judge will consider that question Wednesday as former Stuart Mayor Thomas Campenni and other former elected officials challenge the words voters are scheduled to see on their November ballots.
The title calls Amendment 3 “Save Our Homes From Excessive Property Taxes.” Its summary says the proposal would benefit Florida taxpayers, protect small businesses, ensure funding for core services and ensure fairness for Florida residents.
Campenni and the other plaintiffs argue those phrases amount to political rhetoric rather than a neutral explanation of the proposal…