As Florida voters consider a proposed constitutional amendment limiting the use of property taxes to core government services, much of the debate has focused on taxes. That’s understandable. Voters are feeling pressure from every direction. Property taxes have risen, insurance premiums have skyrocketed, HOA fees continue to climb, and many Floridians understandably want relief.
But the property tax amendment raises a much bigger question, one that has received far less attention: Why did cities in Lee and Collier counties incorporate in the first place?
The answer matters because this debate is not really about taxes. It is about governance…