The Brief
- Florida’s Amendment 3 property tax proposal draws strong opposition from Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and state first responders over public safety funding concerns.
- Fire and police officials gathered in Tampa Monday to warn that cutting property tax revenue could lengthen 911 response times and strain emergency services.
- Supporters argue local governments can find internal efficiencies and alternative funding sources to deliver property tax relief to homeowners.
TAMPA, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, police chiefs, fire chiefs and firefighters gathered in Tampa on Monday to warn that Amendment 3, a proposed property tax amendment, could strain local government budgets and make it harder to maintain emergency services as communities grow.
Judd joined Florida Professional Firefighters President Wayne “Bernie” Bernoska, Fire Chief Trip Barrs and other public safety leaders at the Tampa Firefighters Museum to discuss Amendment 3, which Florida voters will decide on Nov. 3.
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