NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsSeptember 8, 2026Hillsborough County
Sierra Club opposes Florida property tax ballot amendment citing hurricane preparation impacts
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The Sierra Club announced its opposition to Amendment 3 on the November ballot, a measure placed there by the Republican-controlled Legislature in June that critics argue will significantly reduce local government funding.
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The outcome of Amendment 3 on the November ballot determines whether local governments in Florida face restrictions on property tax revenues that fund hurricane preparation and other services.
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OrganizationRepublican-controlled Legislature“Placed Amendment 3 on the November ballot in June.”locationFlorida“State where the ballot measure and local governments are located.”OrganizationSierra Club“Organization announcing opposition to Amendment 3.”otherAmendment 3“Property tax ballot measure on the November ballot.”OrganizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article.”PersonJason Garcia“Reported over the weekend on a $10 million contribution to the Vote Yes on 3 pol”OrganizationVote Yes on 3“Received a $10 million contribution from the Florida Realtors.”OrganizationSierra Club Florida“Announced opposition to Amendment 3 citing impacts on hurricane preparation.”OrganizationFlorida Realtors“Made a $10 million contribution to the Vote Yes on 3 political campaign.”