Ballot Measure Town Hall
Summary
Staff laid out what happens if the homestead exemption amendment passes: $15.7 million less property tax, 136 positions cut, two ALS fire units eliminated, library hours halved, rec centers closed. It's a planning scenario, not a decision — but Dwayne Wilson argued the budget is bloated and could absorb cuts instead.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $15.7 million in recurring property tax revenue — about 20-26% — could disappear if Amendment 3 passes.
Homesteaded property owners would pay less property tax if the amendment passes.
If cuts follow, users of libraries, rec centers, fire ALS units and city events lose services; 136 employees could lose jobs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - 06 Oct 2026
Staff laid out what happens if the homestead exemption amendment passes: $15.7 million less property tax, 136 positions cut, two ALS fire units eliminated, library hours halved, rec centers closed. It's a planning scenario, not a decision — but Dwayne Wilson argued the budget is bloated and could absorb cuts instead.
Largo hosts town hall ahead of Amendment 3 vote
Largo hosts town hall ahead of Amendment 3 vote St Pete Catalyst
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