Special Session F

In a letter dated May 29, 2026, Andy Ross, President of the Suncoast League of Cities and Mayor of Temple Terrace, urged Florida Senators and Representatives to vote against the proposed property tax ballot initiative. The League argues that current ad valorem tax increases are driven by rising costs for core infrastructure, public safety, and insurance, rather than mismanagement. Furthermore, the letter highlights that such measures threaten the ability of local municipalities to provide services that constituents desire, such as parks, sidewalk maintenance, and street repairs, without providing a viable plan for replacement revenue.