ORLANDO, Fla. — The rising cost of living is a top concern for many Florida residents during this midterm election. Amendment 3 would cut property taxes for homeowners if voters approve it.
Supporters say local governments can afford to give money back, but many county and city leaders warn it would force drastic cuts in services that residents rely on.
Representatives for thousands of police officers and firefighters were in Orlando Tuesday, sounding the alarm against Amendment 3. They warn it would cut billions of property tax dollars from local government budgets across our state with no plan to pay for public safety, fire protection, 911 dispatchers and other emergency services…