St. Pete leaders watching proposed property tax changes as lawmakers prepare for Tallahassee session

The Brief

  • Eight bills filed for state legislative reform address property tax reform, some aim to eliminate property taxes.
  • City leaders worry about funding essential services and what could be cut.
  • St. Pete City leaders plan to conduct a budget ‘stress’ test to see what could be cut should the measure pass.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. As Florida lawmakers prepare to head back to Tallahassee, cities, such as St Petersburg, are sharpening their legislative wish lists.

What we know:

Some St. Petersburg city leaders say affordability, particularly housing, remains front and center heading into the legislative session.

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