Amendment 5 still on November ballot
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Aug. 20, 2008 – Amendment 5, Florida’s proposed constitutional amendment that would lower property taxes by 25 percent up to 40 percent depending on where you live, will remain on the November ballot pending a decision by the Florida Supreme Court, which is expected in early September.
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APPEALING APPEAL
The state has filed an appeal of a lower court decision to remove Amendment 5 – the comprehensive property tax amendment that would reduce tax liabilities by 25 percent up to 40 percent depending on where you live – from the November ballot.
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Circuit judge bumps Amendment 5 from Florida ballot – appeal certain
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Aug. 14, 2008 – Judge John C. Cooper of the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court ruled this afternoon that Amendment 5’s property tax reform initiative be struck from the November ballot, calling the ballot summary misleading to voters. The Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) expressed disappointment, but the association looks forward to a favorable ruling in the District Court of Appeals and the Florida Supreme Court.
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Judge hears challenge to Amendment 5 and will issue ruling soon
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Aug. 13, 2008 – Opponents of Amendment 5 had their day in court, but the Second Judicial Circuit Court will not issue his decision until later today or tomorrow. However, both sides consider it likely that the Florida Supreme Court will eventually make the final ruling.
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Judge hears Fla. planning amendment case 080708
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Aug. 7, 2008 – Supporters of a proposed Florida constitutional amendment requiring voters to approve changes in local growth management plans told a federal judge Wednesday that a host of discrepancies and problems improperly blocked the measure from the November ballot.
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Judge hears Fla. planning amendment case
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Aug. 6, 2008 – The legal battle over a proposed Florida constitutional amendment on growth management is going before a federal judge in West Palm Beach.
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Crist announces support for Amendment 5 property tax reform
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Aug. 5, 2008 – The property tax reform amendment advocated by FAR has a new backer – Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. Concerned about the Florida economy, Crist offered his first full endorsement yesterday, and says he will stump for passage.
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Provisions of housing-mortgage relief bill
WASHINGTON – July 28, 2008 – The housing bill that Congress passed Saturday and sent to President Bush would:
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FAR launches ‘Give Me 5 for Florida’s Future’ to support Amendment 5
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – July 22, 2008 – With the bipartisan support of State Reps. Frank Attkisson (R-Kissimmee) and Darryl Rouson (D-St. Petersburg), the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR) today launched its “Give Me Five for Florida’s Future” grassroots campaign supporting passage of Amendment 5 in the general election on Nov. 4, 2008.
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