Property Tax Relief and Amendment 3
Summary
Eric Peterson argued the city's boast of a steadily falling millage rate leaves out the 2018 bond's debt service — so residents' actual tax burden is essentially back to 2014 levels, and higher. He wants all future city communications to include debt service.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city share of a typical single-family home's tax bill has grown about 6% since 2014, per the speaker; condos about 9%.
Homeowners and condo owners who would get a clearer picture of what they actually pay.
Cities could lose revenue for public safety, parks, and infrastructure if the amendment passes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission Meeting - Oct 21, 2026
The Florida City Week proclamation highlighted Amendment 3 on the November ballot, which would change homestead exemptions and local property tax revenues — a potential hit to the city budget that funds services.
City Commission Meeting - May 20, 2026
Eric Peterson argued the city's boast of a steadily falling millage rate leaves out the 2018 bond's debt service — so residents' actual tax burden is essentially back to 2014 levels, and higher. He wants all future city communications to include debt service.
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