Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a significant policy initiative to either abolish or drastically lower property taxes in the state. This proposal is part of his broader strategy to reduce the tax burden on residents and stimulate economic growth.
DeSantis argues that high property taxes are a considerable financial strain on homeowners and businesses. By reducing or eliminating these taxes, he aims to increase disposable income for residents and attract more investment into the state. The proposal has received support from various business groups and fiscal conservatives who believe that lower taxes will lead to increased economic activity and job creation.
The plan focuses on targeting probationary employees, those who have been with the federal government for less than a year. The Office of Personnel Management has directed agencies to compile lists of probationary employees for termination. Agencies such as the Department of Education, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, and the Environmental Protection Agency are among those affected.
Property taxes are local, not state. So we’d need to do a constitutional amendment (requires 60% of voters to approve) to eliminate them (which I would support) or even to reform/lower them…
We should put the boldest amendment on the ballot that has a chance of getting that… https://t.co/WpOQmjNl0X
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 13, 2025
Sources:
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/desantis-proposes-abolishing-property-taxes-economic-growth
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/02/14/ron-desantis-plan-lower-property-taxes/
https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/02/desantis-tax-reform-proposal/