“We oppose the current Amendment 3 because it creates far too much uncertainty about how local governments would continue to fund law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency medical services, and other critical public safety functions. Public safety should never become collateral damage with uncertain fiscal consequences.”
“The Florida Sheriffs Association is significantly concerned with Constitutional Amendment 3, which potentially allows Tallahassee to control your local budgets, creates longer law enforcement response times, limits communities’ abilities to provide road repairs and stormwater removal — these are just a few of things voters deserve to be aware of.”
“Amendment 3 promises property tax relief, but state economists project it would cut local funding by roughly $5 billion in year one and $12 billion by year five — money that pays for police and fire protection, road repairs, parks, libraries, water infrastructure, affordable housing, and conservation.
1000 Friends of Florida opposes Amendment 3 because the modest savings for some homeowners would be outweighed by the lasting harm to the services and quality of life that make Florida home.”
“Amendment 3 would significantly reduce the locally controlled funding that supports parks, recreation, and other essential public services, diminishing the ability of cities and counties to maintain parks, preserve natural resources, offer recreational opportunities, and invest in the quality of life that makes Florida’s communities strong, resilient, and economically competitive. The Florida Recreation and Park Association encourages Floridians to vote No on Amendment 3.”
FACERS encourages “a ‘NO’ vote on Amendment 3 because of concerns that substantial reductions in recurring local ad valorem revenue could constrain the long-term planning, maintenance and delivery of county and municipal roads, bridges, stormwater systems and other critical infrastructure.”
“…FFMIA cannot support a constitutional amendment that could significantly reduce the stable funding necessary to provide essential fire prevention and life safety services without identifying a sustainable replacement funding source. Fire prevention programs including inspections, plan reviews, code enforcement, public education/community risk reduction, and fire investigations are often among the first public safety services impacted during periods of fiscal constraint. Reductions in these services increase risk to our communities and ultimately jeopardize the safety of Florida’s residents, visitors, businesses, and first responders.”
“Amendment 3 would jeopardize funding for essential public safety, infrastructure, and community investments while shifting more of the tax burden onto businesses and other property owners. These changes would make it more difficult for rural communities to compete for jobs, attract new investment, and grow their local economies. The Florida Rural Economic Development Association supports thoughtful tax reform-but not at the expense of the services and investments that help rural Florida thrive.”
