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The Coral Springs City Commission has approved a resolution opposing a proposed state constitutional amendment to phase out non-school property tax revenue, warning that the move could jeopardize essential municipal services and weaken local control over budgeting decisions.
In a statement, the city said commissioners recently passed Resolution 2026-005 in opposition to House Joint Resolution 203, which calls for gradually increasing the homestead exemption on non-school property taxes until homesteaded properties are fully exempt by 2037.
Although the proposal includes provisions to protect funding for public safety services, such as police and fire departments, city officials expressed concern that eliminating non-school property tax revenue would significantly reduce municipalities’ financial stability and limit home rule authority.
In a statement, the city warned that even a phased revenue reduction could force local governments to cut services or seek alternative funding sources to cover budget shortfalls.
Services that could be affected include parks and recreation programs, infrastructure and public works maintenance, code enforcement, roads, stormwater management, environmental services, and other municipal operations that residents rely on daily.
The city plans to continue monitoring developments in Tallahassee and advocating for policies that protect essential services while preserving municipal control over local funding decisions.
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