New: Cities, counties and towns across Florida could lose close to a quarter of their annual property tax collections, if voters approve a state-backed ballot measure this fall that would cut and cap local property taxes. 🧵... (1/x)

This started as a tax debate. It isn’t anymore. For months, we’ve argued about whether property taxes are too high, whether homeowners deserve relief, and whether local governments have grown too comfortable with rising property values. Those are fair questions. But the state’s own Revenue Estimating Conference now projects roughly $11.9 billion in recurring reductions to local government revenue. That shifts the conversation. Because governments that cannot fund themselves eventually have to ask someone else to do it. And when that happens, the debate is no longer about taxes. It’s about who makes the decisions. Who decides whether a sheriff’s budget grows? Who decides whether a fire station stays open? Who decides whether a county can pave roads, maintain parks, or expand services? Today, those decisions are made locally. Tomorrow, they may depend on annual decisions made hundreds of miles away in Tallahassee. Supporters see tax relief. Critics see budget cuts. Both may be missing the bigger story. This isn’t really a debate about taxes anymore. It’s a debate about governance.

OPINION: An accountant who specializes in auditing local governments writes that the property tax proposal voters will consider in November is fundamentally flawed. sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/09/…

🧵1/10 The Legislature passed it. Voters may get it. But before Florida rewrites the property tax system, there’s a question nobody seems eager to answer: Will this amendment survive court? There are at least five constitutional challenges I expect lawyers to explore. 👇

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Join Florida's city leaders at our Legislative Conference to discuss and learn about important issues, finalize and adopt our legislative priorities, and share ideas and strategies for collaborating with state legislators. Register today at bit.ly/3YyJ3kU!

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The Florida League of Cities and @MayorOfTLH welcomed @leagueofcities to the @CityofTLH for its nationwide tour celebrating NLC’s 100th anniversary.

The National League of Cities (NLC) is deeply grateful for the incredible experiences during our Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities in Palm Beach County. A special thanks to the communities of @CityofMiramar, South Bay, @BelleGladeFL, @Wellingtonflgov, @_RoyalPalmBeach, @thecityofwpb, Lake Park, and @Rivierabch for your warm welcomes and inspiring stories. Your hospitality and enthusiasm have made this celebration truly special. Here’s to the next 100 years of growth and community! 🚙 #NLC100 #CentennialRoadshow #PalmBeachCounty

Thrilled to welcome our friends at @FLCities to the @leagueofcities office in D.C. today as they get ready for meetings with Congressional offices and prepare to tell the stories of Florida's cities, towns & villages on the ground.

FLC President Greg Ross kicking off the FAST fly-in to Washington DC. First up, a federal briefing with the NLC Federal Team. Almost 50 FL city officials around the state in DC to discuss important federal issues affecting cities.⁦@FLCities⁩ #FASTFly

Check out our latest FLC Report, Infrastructure Report Series: Broadband – A Roadmap to Connectivity. This report provides the history of broadband and knowledge of current and future programs to move your communities forward. Read the report here: flcities.com/flc-reports

Conference Countdown: We're just 1 day away from FLC's 2023 Annual Conference! You won't want to miss the Second General Session Keynote Presentation with Kevin Surace, pioneer of artificial intelligence (AI). #FLCities2023 View the full schedule: flcities.com/annualconferenc…

Conference Countdown: The #FLCities2023 Annual Conference is just 2 days away! We can't wait to see you at our new Orlando location - Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek. Watch the "Know Before You Go" webinar recording at bit.ly/3QwfKfg or check your email for more details.

Today is the last day to register for the 2023 Annual Conference! Hear a special message from FLC President and Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo. Visit flcities.com/annualconferenc… to register. Sign up for the Know Before You Go Webinar on Aug. 2: bit.ly/44JzyQx.

The funds made available to local governments in the #AmericanRescuePlan Act have been a lifeline to our nation’s communities. Any attempt to claw back these funds should be immediately rejected. nlc.org/post/2023/04/19/nlc-…

⁦@FLCities⁩ President ⁦@JolienCaraballo⁩ speaking on the importance for Congress to partner with cities at the NLC City Hall 101 in DC #commongrounds

Getting ready for @leagueofcities City Hall 101: Role of Cities in Moving America Forward with @RepGregStanton, NLC’s @ceanthony50 and @ecbakersmith City of Port St. Lucie’s @JolienCaraballo Tempe’s @DgarlidTempe & Duluth Mayor @LarsonForDuluth & NLC President @CityofTacoma

Local officials talk infrastructure funding, flood insurance reauthorization and more during @FLCities FAST Fly-In flapol.com/3S1DzKj #FlaPol