TALLAHASSEE, FL— Today, candidate for Florida Governor Paul Renner renewed his call on the Florida legislature to cut property taxes and give Floridians the cost-of-living relief they deserve.
“Floridians are struggling with prices that have shot up far faster than their incomes. Families are cutting back on groceries, seniors are stuck in homes and cannot afford to down-size, and insurance costs are too high. This is 100% government’s fault.
“The House has proposed conflicting plans that give only marginal relief. The Senate has not taken up anything. Local governments are lobbying heavily to stop property tax reform. The legislature needs to stop dragging their feet and do their job— deliver real affordability reforms with property tax cuts now! And if this does not happen, every legislator and local elected official that lobbied against property tax cuts should be recalled or voted out of office. This is dereliction of duty of the worst kind.
“Florida’s economy cannot survive if only the wealthy can afford to live here. Teachers, first responders, service workers, retirees, and young families are being forced out by inaction. The Legislature must choose: protect Floridians or protect a broken system that rewards runaway taxation,” Paul Renner said.