Florida Police and Fire Unions Oppose Property Tax Rollback Amendment
In the Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) area, major police and fire unions in Florida are opposing Amendment 3, a ballot initiative aimed at rolling back property taxes. Unions like the Fraternal Order of Police and the Florida Professional Firefighters express concerns…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 24, 2026 —
Major police and fire unions in the Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) area of Florida have voiced strong opposition to Amendment 3, a proposed ballot initiative that seeks to roll back property taxes through increased homestead exemptions.
Organizations including the Fraternal Order of Police and the Florida Professional Firefighters are raising concerns about the potential impact of the amendment on funding for essential public safety services. According to the unions, the proposed measure does not clearly outline a funding strategy to compensate for the anticipated reduction in property tax revenue.
The unions argue that this lack of a clear funding plan could force significant cuts to critical services such as law enforcement and fire rescue operations. They express apprehension that without a defined financial solution, the amendment could jeopardize the resources and staffing necessary to maintain public safety standards within the affected communities.
The specific details regarding the proposed cuts or the extent of the potential impact on public safety personnel and equipment were not provided. The amendment’s potential consequences remain a point of contention for these public safety organizations as the ballot initiative progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by By Ryan Gillespie , Orlando Sentinel (TNS) on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
