NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 4, 2026Hillsborough
Judge rules on Florida property tax ballot measure language
A judge has issued a ruling regarding the language used to describe a proposed Florida property tax amendment on the ballot. The legal action, initiated by former state Senator Jeff Brandes, sought to increase transparency in how the measure is presented to voters.
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The ruling affects how voters will read and understand the property tax amendment on their ballots, which could influence the outcome of the proposed tax change.
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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 reacting to the judge's ruling.”organizationSave Our Services – No on 3“Opposes Amendment 3.”personCord Byrd“Declined to comment on pending litigation.”personJames Uthmeier“Stated his office is reviewing the court's order to rewrite the ballot language.”personJackson Peel“Issued a statement supporting the court's ruling.”