NewsCreative Loafing TampaSeptember 8, 2026Hillsborough County
Sierra Club opposes Florida property tax ballot amendment
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The Sierra Club announced its opposition to Amendment 3 on the November ballot, arguing the measure will reduce local government revenue in Florida. The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature placed the proposed amendment on the ballot in June.
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The outcome of Amendment 3 on the November ballot could alter local government funding for services and hurricane preparation across Florida.
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Who's Mentioned
OrganizationRepublican-controlled Legislature“Placed Amendment 3 on the June ballot.”locationFlorida“State where the amendment and local governments are located”OrganizationSierra Club“Stated that Amendment 3 will gut local government funding.”otherAmendment 3“Property tax amendment on the November ballot”OrganizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article”PersonJason Garcia“Reported on a $10 million contribution to the Vote Yes on 3 political committee.”OrganizationVote Yes on 3“Received a $10 million contribution from the Florida Realtors.”OrganizationSierra Club Florida“Warned that the measure would reduce local governments' abilities to prepare for”OrganizationFlorida Realtors“Boosted the Vote Yes on 3 campaign with a large financial contribution.”