Increasing the Homestead Exemption

[Charles Hunter]

Putting it here so I don't lose it
The link to see what effect the stupid law will have on your property taxes
https://www.propertyexemption.com/save-our-homes-amendment/

I get a message that flashes for about a half-second that says they don't have a record for my address. Am I unique, or is this a Duval County thing? I tried the addresses of six family members, and only two came back with the savings. Tellingly, they say the School Tax amount is unchanged. It doesn't appear the governor's campaign website (any tax dollars in this thing?) takes into account existing Save Our Homes assessment limits.

[jaxoNOLE]

My address returned results that looked fairly accurate.

Nevertheless, this issue--which is a valid topic for policy debate--has been co-opted into a MAGA extremist position I can't support as a conservative. It's deeply disappointing, because it poisons the well for good faith conversations on the merits of limited government.

I've voted for multiple tax increases locally and watched those dollars largely get pissed away. So at a personal level, I understand the anger. But I also recognize this gambit for what it is, and hope it doesn't pass. Because the honest way to cut taxes is for council to reduce spending, and then pass a millage cut. But it's less accountable for them personally to let the State dictate terms, and then play victim.

As an aside, it's extremely unfortunate that Deegan has to take a "pro-tax" stance heading into re-election. Republicans will pounce, regardless of the fact they too want the funding available for police and fire (MURICA!  And all that).