Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has expressed strong concerns regarding Florida’s proposed property tax constitutional amendment (Amendment 3).
Sheriff Judd warned that the amendment, which seeks to raise homestead exemption thresholds, could lead to severe “unintended consequences” for local communities. He stated that in its current form, the proposal could devastate the ability of cities and counties to fund essential services, particularly public safety and emergency operations.
Judd joins a broader coalition of law enforcement officials and first responder organizations—including the Florida Sheriffs Association and state firefighter unions—voicing concerns over how local revenue shortfalls would impact community services.
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