Whew! Ain't I the lucky one! I figure there's a whopping $240 savings on my typical, average home value now that Amendment 1 is said and done. And yet, I'll still have an end-of-the-year tax bill that's three times that of my neighbors. ...more

February 3, 2008

Amendment 1 passed by an overwhelming margin Tuesday by voters crying for property tax relief. ...more

February 2, 2008

Hernando County and the rest of the state got a wakeup call from voters Tuesday. They want property tax relief and they want it now. ...more

January 30, 2008

Why aren't cities and counties screaming, hollering and lobbying against Amendment One, an amendment which if passed would severely cut its revenue? Is it because they are afraid to take on the state? Perhaps they believe they can easily operate with less money? Or maybe they think they have no credibility with the voters? Doubtful on all counts. The most logical conclusion is that if Amendment One passes, local governments will continue to get the revenue they need to provide the services we are used to and demand. ...more

January 20, 2008

It has becoming increasingly annoying to me that there is much confusion about what the Florida Legislature recently did on the property tax question. ...more

November 28, 2007

District 1 County Commissioner Ted Schrader is seeking a third term, and a longtime supporter has filed paperwork to oppose him in next year's Republican primary. ...more

November 8, 2007