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DeSantis Pulls Support for Property Tax Cut Amendment

7/11/2026

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Governor Ron DeSantis withdrew support for the constitutional amendment to cut property taxes as it heads to the November ballot.
He had described property taxes as government rent on homeowners’ private property.
Republican officials, including local leaders, warn the amendment would erase billions in revenue needed for county services.
County tax collector Mike Fasano said the proposal would devastate Pasco County and the state, risking cuts to essential public services.

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Governor Ron DeSantis withdrew support for the constitutional amendment to cut property taxes as it heads to the November ballot.
He had described property taxes as government rent on homeowners’ private property.
Republican officials, including local leaders, warn the amendment would erase billions in revenue needed for county services.
County tax collector Mike Fasano said the proposal would devastate Pasco County and the state, risking cuts to essential public services.