Florida’s chief financial officer was in St. Petersburg on Wednesday to support a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit local property taxes.
Blaise Ingoglia said St. Petersburg has overtaxed its residents by $49 million over the past six years.
A report from his office says the city spent more than $300,000 for sustainability initiatives, like carbon reduction and electric vehicle promotion. He also pointed to more than $1 million in salary increases in the mayor’s office since 2019…