I have approached my research on the property tax amendment from two perspectives. The first being as a property owner. As a property owner I am not satisfied with the amount of money we will be saving. In my opinion more time needs to be put into a better solution. Let me clearly state "As a tax paying citizen I want tax relief" I just do not believe what has been proposed is good enough.
The second perspective is as an elected official. The onus of taxation will only be shifted from the state to local municipalities. We will be robbing Peter to pay Paul. And regardless of promises made, the money is going to have to come from somewhere.
I believe we need to cut cost where ever we can before we ask the citizens of Hillsborough County for anymore money, but the reality is we will lose money if this amendment passes.
The Hillsborough County School Board voted 5-1 this morning to take a stand against Amendment 1, the property tax reduction measure going before voters Jan. 29.
VOTE NO ON AMENDMENT 1!
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So, how did the other members vote?
As a teacher and property owner who also looked closely at the wording: I agree and will be voting NO.
If I had to grade it for clarity, meeting objectives, addressing the question, and fairness; it would get an "F" - even with the Advanced Foreign Language curve!
The vote was 5 to 1
Doretha Edgecomb was absent
Jennifer Faliero voted no
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