Story & Song – Let’s Listen: Florida tax amendment – Sunday, July 19

What does the proposed constitutional amendment say? Which homeowners would benefit and which would not? How would revenue and services be affected? Whose job is it to pay for local core services? Florida voters will decide the fate of this proposed property tax amendment in November. In the meantime, opinions run the gamut: many Florida homeowners are vocal about seeking property tax relief. Others say current revenues are critical to continuing core services. Three new lawsuits claim the ballot language is biased and designed to mislead voters.

On Sunday, July 19, from 3-5 p.m., Story & Song Center for Arts and Culture will host a community discussion on the topic as part of its “Let’s Listen: Healing the Great Divides” series. Information from the Nassau County Property Appraiser’s Office will outline the amendment’s implementation if approved. The Chair of the Nassau County Board of Commissioners, Alyson McCullough, will present the Board’s current thinking on the impact on revenue and services if voters pass the amendment, and the County’s conceivable budget response options. Maureen Kingsley Paschke will introduce the topic and facilitate the discussion.  Please join the conversation to Listen, Learn, and Share. “Let’s Listen” discussions are complimentary; however, registration is requested at Story & Song Arts. Story & Song is located at 1430 Park Ave., Fernandina Beach.  “Let’s Listen: Healing the Great Divides” is a 10-month discussion series sponsored by the Theodore and Pauline Cohen Trust, with support from Jeffrey and Shelley Hirshberg.

Let’s Listen: Florida's Proposed Property Tax Amendment
July 19, from 3-5 p.m.
Story & Song Bookstore & Bistro
1430 Park Avenue