Multiple residents have written in to share their opinions about property taxes in Marion County. Here are some of those letters:
“They have also cheated the taxpayers by adding non-ad-valorem taxes to get around homestead taxes. They have the streets completely neglected full of potholes that are unsafe for driving. The traffic has become impossible because the infrastructure does not accommodate for the growth. So disappointing.” – Mercedes Caamano, Ocala
“From what I see on my billing is these ridiculous fees. I mean, really, tell me what Electric Service Charge and Energy Charges are. Aren’t these the same things? PCA, what is that? Now we have Florida Gross Receipts Tax and Electric Utility Tax. So these so called fees can be raised at anytime they feel the urge to do so. Most folks pay more in fees than the actual bill for electric use.” – Richard Spaans, Ocala…