NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BaySeptember 10, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Realtors invest $10 million into political committee backing Amendment 3 property tax cut
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The Florida Realtors trade group contributed $10 million last week to the political committee Yes On 3 to support Amendment 3, a property tax cut measure on the November ballot. The amendment proposes increasing the homestead property tax exemption and lowering the annual assessment increase cap for non-homestead properties. Opposing groups, including Vote No on 3, argue the measure threatens local government funding for basic services.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing Tampa BayWhy It Matters
Voters will decide in November whether to change property tax exemptions and assessment caps, which directly alters tax obligations for homeowners and revenue for local governments.
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Who's Mentioned
PersonRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who spearheaded the push for property tax breaks.”PersonChuck Bonfiglio Jr.“President of Florida Realtors.”OrganizationFlorida Association of Special Districts“Organization representing local taxing districts that donated $100,000 to Vote N”PersonEdie Ousley“Spokeswoman for the Vote No on 3 campaign.”OrganizationVote No on 3“Campaign group opposing Amendment 3.”OrganizationYes On 3“Political committee supporting Amendment 3.”PersonBryan Desloge“Chairman of the Vote No on 3 group and former Leon County Commissioner.”OrganizationCreative Loafing Tampa Bay“Media outlet publishing the article.”OrganizationFlorida Realtors“Trade group that contributed $10 million to the Yes On 3 political committee.”