FL Assoc of Counties

FAC helps counties effectively serve and represent Floridians by strengthening and preserving county home rule through advocacy, education and collaboration.

[FL Assoc of Counties @flcounties]

The countdown is on. FAC's Annual Conference is less than three weeks away! Join county officials and staff for timely discussions, expert-led workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, and Florida's largest county-focused exhibit hall. Register now: https://t.co/z15OsJxqK5

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#NewsClips Florida lawmakers OK DeSantis property tax cut for 2026 ballot. Read more: https://t.co/NLCWdInvM6

[FL Assoc of Counties @flcounties]

County leaders from across FL were at the Capitol yesterday, speaking out on the serious impacts the proposed property tax changes could have. Their message was clear: these proposals will shift costs, reduce local services, and limit counties' ability to meet residents' needs.

[FL Assoc of Counties @flcounties]

#NewsClips DeSantis' property tax plan will hurt small businesses, make Florida 'more unaffordable,' says advocates. Read more: https://t.co/OgmjTJP6Wo

[Forrest Saunders @FBSaunders]

The @flcounties are warning DeSantis-backed property tax proposals could blow a major hole in local budgets.

The FAC analysis estimates county revenue losses of $3.57B in FY 2027-28 and $6.32B in FY 2028-29.

Officials handing this out to lawmakers:

[FL Assoc of Counties @flcounties]

The decisions made in this special session will negatively impact Florida for generations. FAC has developed an interactive map that allows you to show legislators the impact these bills would have on your county. https://t.co/Gzq2vqMZuL

[FL Assoc of Counties @flcounties]

#NewsClips DeSantis property tax proposal raises too many questions. Read more: https://t.co/68KDPGIGQr

[Jeff Brandes @JeffreyBrandes]

1/ Florida has 67 counties.

How many will still be truly self-governing after this proposal?

If a county needs annual appropriations from Tallahassee to fund police, roads, EMS, and other core services, is it really an independent county anymore?

Let's do a thought experiment.

[Gary Fineout @fineout]

Miami-Dade Yr 1 - $338m Yr 2-$610.8m
Hillsborough Yr 1 - $262.6m Yr 2-$461.8m
Orange Yr 1 - $148.1m Yr 2-$258.5m
Palm Beach Yr 1 - $280.2m Yr 2-$523.3m
Duval Yr 1 - $223.9m Yr 2 - $386.8m
Lee Yr 1 - $129.6m Yr 2 - $240.8m
Pinellas Yr 1 - $138.9m Yr 2 - $236.7m

[Gary Fineout @fineout]

The organization has also calculated a county by county impact of the proposed amendment: For Leon in year 1 it would be $49.1 million and $84 million in year 2

[Gary Fineout @fineout]

Florida Association of Counties out analysis of DeSantis prop tax proposal: "The concerns are serious" the group says in an alert. Says year 1 w 150k exemption would cost counties $3.6B - year 2 w 250k exemption the cost would be $6.4B (This does not inc cities or schools)

[FL Assoc of Counties @flcounties]

#NewsClips Florida leaders react to Gov. DeSantis on property tax cut. Read more: https://t.co/Trkylb0U2s

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Our #PartnerOfTheWeek is @WasteManagement. WM provides collection, recycling, transfer, and disposal service to municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers throughout #FLCounties and enhances where we work, live and play. Learn more: https://t.co/yptpy6DjPc

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#NewsClips Citrus County places temporary halt on data centers. Read more: https://t.co/F4gOAALBbt

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Red wildflowers in Indian River County, Florida. #FLCounties

📸: Dillon Surette

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Our #PartnerOfTheWeek is @Nationwide. The deferred compensation program has become the largest supplemental retirement income program for county employees. Through a partnership #FLCounties can offer employees access to this premier Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

[FL Assoc of Counties @flcounties]

FAC's ICG is collaborating with FDEC through a grant with Duke Energy, to share economic development best practices across FL. This session highlighted how tourism can serve as a powerful economic engine, featuring a deep dive into Seminole County’s Tourism Improvement District.

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Rainbow over a field planted with sun hemp in Hillsborough County, Florida. #FLCounties

📸: Jerri Fitzpatrick

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#NewsClips DeSantis Renews Push For Florida Property Tax Cuts. Read more: https://t.co/0jwrfULGU3

[FL Assoc of Counties @flcounties]

Just over one month until FAC’s Annual Conference. 🎉Join county leaders from across Florida for engaging discussions, innovative solutions, networking opportunities and inspiring speakers designed to help shape the future of county government. Register: https://t.co/z15OsJxqK5