NewsWFLA News Channel 8 (Florida)August 4, 2026Hillsborough
Judge rules on Florida property tax ballot measure language
A judge has issued a ruling regarding the language of a proposed Florida property tax amendment. The legal action, supported by former state Senator Jeff Brandes, focused on ensuring transparency in how the measure is presented to voters rather than seeking its removal from the ballot.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8 (Florida)Why It Matters
The ruling determines how a property tax measure will be described to Florida voters on the ballot, which influences public understanding of the proposed tax changes.
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Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Proposed an alternative version of the tax measure.”personJeff Brandes“Challenged the original ballot language for lack of transparency.”personGrady Judd“Publicly opposed Amendment 3, citing a lack of financial analysis.”personUthmeier“Individual mentioned as reacting to the judge's ruling.”organizationSave Our Services – No on 3“Opposes the amendment.”personCord Byrd“Office declined to comment on pending litigation.”personJames Uthmeier“Stated his office is reviewing the court order to rewrite the ballot language.”personJackson Peel“Issued a statement supporting the court's ruling.”