Attacking taxes- Amendment 1 is a good start

The voters have spoken. Amendment 1 has been embraced - warmly, too, with passage by 64 percent statewide.

With both the economy and housing market sagging, taxpayers eager for a break on soaring property taxes went for the meager cut that the amendment held out - on average, just $240 a

Our position: Amendment 1's approval deserves smart response from government

The voters couldn't have spoken any louder or clearer Tuesday when they overwhelmingly supported the Amendment 1 property tax cut.

Let's see if Florida's cities and counties finally get the message. Expect to hear them whine about "dire" cuts, but remember how fat their budgets grew over the past few years

Crist travels state to tout tax

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Governor Charlie Crist traveled the state today touting Amendment 1, a plan to cut taxes for Floridians. Crist visited St. Petersburg, Miami, Boca Raton, and Orlando and was greeted enthusiastically by Yes on 1 supporters who waved signs showing their support.

“Amendment 1 means real tax

Our position: Amendment 1 would help residents buy another home

Floridians don't have to cross their fingers and wait for Washington to do something about the sagging economy.

Voters here can take matters into their own hands Tuesday by supporting Amendment 1. The ballot initiative would cut property taxes and could boost the real-estate market by making it more affordable to

EDITORIAL: For tax relief, say 'yes' to Amendment 1

Critics of Amendment 1, the wordy tax-reform measure on Florida's Jan. 29 ballot, are pleading and pamphleteering to try to persuade voters to say no. But they're contradicting themselves. Some say the tax reductions will be so minuscule they're not worth the effort, while others say the tax cuts will

Crist campaigns for prop tax amendment in Lake Worth

Crist campaigns for prop tax amendment in Lake Worth

LAKE WORTH — The property tax amendment will give homeowners more financial freedom and limit unnecessary government spending, said Gov. Charlie Crist during a short visit to a Lake Worth home Thursday afternoon as part of his cross-state stumping in support of

EDITORIAL ~ Vote Yes on Amendment 1

EDITORIAL ~~ Vote Yes on Amendment 1

Florida voters have an opportunity on Tuesday to amend the state constitution to reform our property tax system.

This less than perfect amendment would increase the homestead exemption for property owners; make it "portable," allowing homeowners to take the exemption with them if they move;

CRIST URGES FLORIDIANS TO VOTE YES ON 1

~ Plan brings relief to homeowners across the State ~

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With less than a week until Election Day, Governor Crist continues to criss-cross the state encouraging voters to vote Yes on 1 to lower their property taxes.

“If we don’t pass meaningful tax reform with

Orlando Sentinel: Florida's cities aren't telling the truth about proposed property-tax cut

NEWS FLASH

Orlando Sentinel

Our position: Florida's cities aren't telling the truth about proposed property-tax cut

January 24, 2008

Florida's cities have stooped to a new low in their effort to keep their fists wrapped tightly around your property-tax dollars.

It's bad enough they trotted out firefighters and cops and threatened to fire

Yes on tax cut

Florida's politicians have put voters between a rock and a hard place with Amendment 1. And in this era of sky-high property taxes and runaway government spending, we support passage.

We need to send a strong message to politicians and bureaucrats. Taxes and budgets are out of control. Residents cannot afford

CRIST ADDRESSES BOCA RATON CHAMBER

~Business Group Supports Amendment 1~

BOCA RATON, Fla – Governor Charlie Crist was the keynote speaker at a breakfast hosted by the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce this morning and discussed the tax cutting benefits of Amendment 1. The Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce recently announced its endorsement of the

Should you vote for the property-tax amendment? YES

By John Sebree

Florida Association of Realtors

For 92 years, Florida Realtors have enabled millions of people to realize the American dream of homeownership. In those 92 years, the housing industry has become Florida's 24/7 economic engine, contributing more than $108 billion, or 20 percent of Florida's gross state product.

The immediate

FLORIDA MORTGAGE BROKERS SUPPORT TAX CUTTING AMENDMENT 1

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers (FAMB) announced its support of “Yes On 1 - Save Our Homes NOW”, a ballot amendment to be voted on January 29, 2008. FAMB is the oldest and largest state mortgage brokers association in the country.

The FAMB is supporting

YES ON 1 LAUNCHES RADIO COMMERCIAL

TALLAHASSEE – The “Yes on 1- Save our Homes, Now!” group today launched its first radio commercial featuring Governor Crist encouraging Floridians to vote Yes on 1 on January 29th. The 60 second commercial titled, “Yes on 1- Radio” highlights the tax cutting benefits of Amendment 1.

“On January 29th

Crist road show goes on as he plugs tax measure

MIAMI -- Gov. Charlie Crist on Wednesday urged voters to approve the proposed amendment that would cap property taxes while providing cuts for most homeowners, saying the change will boost the state's real estate market and local economies.

"It's about giving people the freedom to move, the freedom to go to

CRIST HOSTS BUS TOUR ACROSS FLORIDA TO ANSWER CITIZENS’ QUESTIONS ABOUT TAX-SAVING AMENDMENT

~ The Governor encourages Florida Residents to support cuts property taxes ~

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Yes on 1 campaign continues to gain momentum as Governor Crist crossed the state today on a bus tour to educate supporters about the tax saving amendment. Crist visited the homes of several families

Vote yes for property tax relief

 Today starts early voting, just two weeks before the Jan. 29 election, and the most important item on that ballot — which affects all Floridians, no matter where you live — is the property tax relief amendment.

The News-Press Editorial Board members recommend that you vote “yes” on Amendment 1, because

Governor Crist Kicks off Early Voting

Ft. Lauderdale—Governor Charlie Crist kicked off early voting in Ft. Lauderdale this morning, addressing a group of Yes on 1 supporters and urging them to vote early.

“Early voting is a resourceful, convenient method of voting for Floridians, and I encourage voters to take advantage of it,”

Legislators say tax reform to continue beyond referendum

You can see the billboards here and there along Florida's principal highways -- Gov. Charlie Crist's smiling face and a message urging Floridians to vote "Yes on 1" -- that is, Amendment 1, the property tax reform referendum that will be decided along with the Jan. 29 presidential primaries.

Visitors to

Our position: Amendment 1 would help rein in local government spending

Floridians should vote yes on Amendment 1, the property-tax cut on the Jan. 29 ballot, but not just because it will put a few extra dollars in their pockets.

Amendment 1 isn't just about cutting taxes. It is about controlling government spending. It is a reality check for local governments that

Real Estate Group Rallies For Tax Amendment

Sun Coast Pasco

By Carl Orth of The Suncoast News

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - Some 160 real estate agents gathered for a rally today to persuade residents to vote in favor of the property tax constitutional amendment on the Jan. 29 ballot.

"Vote Yes on Amendment 1" a sea

Construction Executives Association Supports Amendment No. 1 on Property Tax Exemptions

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—January 11, 2008 – The Construction Executives Association (CEA) held its monthly membership meeting on Monday, January 7, 2008 to discuss property taxes as they relate to construction and development in South Florida. Guest speakers included Lori Parrish, Broward County Property Appraiser, and Jeff Kottkamp, Lt.

CRIST HOSTS CONFERENCE CALL TO EXPLAIN THE TAX CUTTING BENEFITS OF AMENDMENT 1

MIAMI – As part of continuing efforts to promote the "Yes on 1—Save our Homes NOW" campaign, Governor Crist today hosted a conference call inviting supporters of Amendment 1 to learn more about the tax cutting benefits of the plan.

Amendment 1 doubles the homestead exemption and allows homeowners to take

YES ON 1 LAUNCHES FIRST COMMERCIAL

TALLAHASSEE – The “Yes on 1- Save our Homes, Now!” group launched its first television commercial touting the tax cutting benefits of Amendment 1 and encouraging Floridians to vote Yes on 1 on January 29th.

The commercial, which can be viewed

Governor Crist Visits South Florida to Tout Amendment 1 Tax Cutting Benefits

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Governor Charlie Crist met with Teresa and Anselmo Bonilla today in their Hollywood, Florida, home to discuss the tax cutting benefits of Amendment The amendment could save the Bonilla’s nearly $1,400 on their annual tax bill.

This conservative is voting “Yes” Jan. 29

By Jack Furnari

Like Wile E. Coyote, Looney Tune Florida politicians may need several large Acme safes dropped on collectively thick heads to get the message:

THE FLORIDA CARPENTERS REGIONAL COUNCIL ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF “YES ON 1 - SAVE OUR HOMES NOW” BALLOT AMENDMENT

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Carpenters Regional Council (FLCRC) today announced its support of “Yes On 1 - Save Our Homes NOW”, a ballot amendment to be voted on January 29, 2008.

The FLCRC is supporting this effort by contributing $20,000 to the initiative and in making phone calls not

CRIST CONTINUES TO PROMOTE TAX CUTTING AMENDMENT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - As absentee ballots for the upcoming January 29th election are hitting mailboxes, "Yes on 1 Save our Homes NOW" today announced a number of its outreach efforts to educate Floridians about the Amendment 1 tax cuts.

If you are overwhelmed by high property

FLORIDA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS GOV. CRIST’S “YES ON 1” CAMPAIGN

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Outdoor Advertising Association has been proud to facilitate the involvement of member companies making in-kind donations of advertising space to the “Yes on 1 Florida” campaign. Member companies will begin posting billboards promoting this effort on December 26,2007 to run through January 29, 2008.

Property-tax campaign in full swing

TALLAHASSEE -- If you're an absentee voter, Gov. Charlie Crist could be calling soon.

The "Yes On 1" campaign is flooding the state today with recorded phone messages featuring Crist's latest almost-personal plea for the $9.1 billion property tax relief proposal that will appear on the Jan. 29 ballot.

"The system is

CRIST KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN URGING FLORIDIANS TO VOTE "YES ON 1" TO LOWER PROPERTY TAXES

ORLANDO— Governor Charlie Crist was joined by a bi-partisan group of Floridians today to kick off "Yes on 1—Save our Homes NOW" to advocate for Amendment 1 which

Florida's proposed tax amendment is a start toward reform

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." — Confucius

When those of us first started pressing the issue of tax reform several years ago, few would listen. Fast forward to today and it's another story. Tax reform is the most consequential issue now facing our

Property tax portability rewards longtime residents

Cynthia Pelton's timing was terrific.

The retired fundraiser from New York City paid $225,252 for a house in the gated Ponte Vecchio development west of Boynton Beach in early 2003 as South Florida's housing market was flourishing.

Her three-bedroom home with arched doorways and Roman columns on a

Property-tax defaults on the rise

The property-tax bill was the final blow for Astride Hercule -- $5,400 due April 1, on top of mortgage payments that were set to soar on her Miami duplex.

''I absolutely could not pay it,'' said Hercule, a mental-health technician at North Shore Medical Center.

So, she didn't.

Unpaid property taxes in Miami-Dade

Tax vote motivates mobile home owners

The prospect of saving a few bucks from a tax cut has energized mobile home residents across Florida.

When the Legislature last month signed off on a plan to slash property taxes, it included a little-discussed provision that could give close to

Property Tax Relief Package Keeps American Dream Alive

Senator Mike Fasano

John Adams said, "Property is surely a right of mankind as real as liberty." His words reflect the principles that have guided the Florida Legislature through the process of bringing property tax relief to the people of our state.

The right to property is essential

Governor Crist Highlights $12 Billion Property Tax Cut

~ Applauds Florida Legislature for Commitment to Florida’s Homeowners ~

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist and Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp today visited homeowners in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Orlando and Port St. Lucie to announce the passing of legislation that gives Florida voters the opportunity to approve an additional $12 billion

YES ON 1 LAUNCHES WEB SITE TO EDUCATE FLORIDIANS ON LOWERING THEIR PROPERTY TAXES

~Site provides Floridians opportunity to voice their support of 'Yes on 1'~

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Advocates of the "Yes on 1 Save our Homes NOW" group today unveiled YesOn1Florida.com, its newest tool to help educate homeowners about the Super Homestead Exemption and lowering their property taxes.

"I encourage

GROUP URGES FLORIDIANS TO VOTE "YES ON 1" TO LOWER PROPERTY TAXES

~Bi-Partisan Group Advocates for Passage of Constitutional Amendment~

TAMPA—A bi-partisan group of Floridians today launched "Yes on 1—Save our Homes NOW" to advocate for the largest tax cut in Florida's history. Senator Mike Fasano, chair of the group, was joined by Governor Charlie Crist, Nancy Riley, president of the Florida