Florida cities and counties weigh cuts and new revenue as lawmakers prepare to implement Amendment 3
Florida voters passed Amendment 3 in the midterm elections. What happens next?
We looked at how some local governments are gearing up for budget cuts and what possible solutions exist for trying to fill the gap.
Plus, we hear from a state lawmaker who has helped lead the charge to eliminate property taxes.
Guests:
- Joshua Ceballos, local government accountability reporter for WLRN.
- Rep. Ryan Chamberlin, member of the Florida House of Representatives (R-District 24).
- Samantha Putterman, Florida government reporter for PolitiFact.
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And we hear the story of a Gainesville-area veteran and her community on the heels of Veteran’s Day.