Advisor details Florida's transition, highlighting property tax and budget deadlines

Jeff Kottkamp, president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, advised that Florida's next governor has only weeks to assemble an administration and shape a budget. Kottkamp stated that the governor must submit a proposed budget by February 1. He also noted that Amendment 3 places property-tax policy and local government funding on the incoming administration’s agenda.

Kottkamp emphasized that the success of the first 100 days and the first legislative session will set the tone for the entire four-year term. The ongoing discussion about Amendment 3’s effects on local budgets and services requires further attention.