Florida property tax reform is needed but many have different ideas on how to fix it.  A far better proposal got knocked off of the ballot last fall.  The current proposal was put together during the October Special Session of the State legislature.  

IT DOES 3 things:

Doubles the homestead exemption from $25,000 to $50,000.  The second 25k is applied to the assessed value between 50k and 75k.  This won't take anyone off the tax rolls  ....A reason to vote YES

It allows portablity of SAVE OUR HOMES savings.  (Meaning you can take it with you) ....A reason to vote YES

It caps the rate of increase for non-homestead property.....A reason to vote YES!

VOTE YES ON 1 ON JANUARY 29TH.

There are some telling people if they vote NO it will make the legislature go back and create something better.  That is not political reality.  The political process is such that the best that can be hoped for is incremental reforms.   The big fix that was supposed to be on the ballot was a product of legislative compromise and was so muddled it couldn't pass judicial review.

Don't be fooled into voting no, thinking the next proposal will be better.  The may not be a next proposal.  Being from PA Dutch country, I say "bird in hand is worth two in the bush"