As affordability concerns persist, two in three Florida voters say that if the issue were on the ballot today, they’d support a constitutional amendment to reduce or eliminate property taxes.
It’s an issue at the forefront of Sunshine State politics, near the top of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ to-do list and one about which lawmakers have been convening meetings and filing legislation this month.
And according to new polling from the James Madison Institute , a Tallahassee-headquartered think tank, 65% of Floridians said they’d now vote “yes” to cut or end property taxes.
Unsurprisingly, it’s about the same share (66%) who say they are concerned about being able to afford their homes because of property taxes and housing costs.
Seven in 10 voters said they want some type of proper