Amendment 3 Sparks City Alarm | Tampa News

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is warning voters to scrutinize Amendment 3, calling it poorly conceived political theater disguised as tax relief. The ballot measure would gradually raise homestead exemptions to $250,000 by 2028—but new residents must wait five years to benefit, sparking fairness concerns. Castor fears the move could cripple city services like police and fire departments, forcing cuts or new fees. While Governor DeSantis and Florida Realtors tout it as historic property tax relief, critics including the Tampa Bay Chamber argue it’s not the right solution. With a 60% approval threshold needed, this vote could reshape Florida’s local funding model—and its future. 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/65dae3840a3f0941