Amendment 3 Divides Miami-Dade | Miami News

Miami-Dade County is locked in a fierce battle over Amendment 3, a controversial proposal that could slash property tax revenue and force painful budget cuts. Property Appraiser Tomas Regalado champions the amendment, saying it’s vital to protect homeowners from soaring costs by expanding the homestead exemption. But Mayor Daniella Levine Cava warns it could cripple essential services, as the county’s already stretched thin with no more room to cut. Regalado argues past crises proved resilience—salaries were slashed, but police and fire stayed intact—and claims losses of $300–400 million are manageable with creative budgeting. Levine Cava counters there’s no “fat to squeeze,” stressing inflation, rising demands, and already slashed taxes have left little wiggle room—especially for public safety. The debate also hits healthcare, with Jackson Health System potentially losing $63 million, though Regalado calls such projections alarmist, pointing to other revenue sources like permits and airport fees to keep things running. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4fb6919b8dce697a