NW Florida Legislative Delegation

I just got back from a public forum of the Northwest Florida Legislative delegation held at Sandestin this afternoon. Featured panelists included Speaker Desinate Ray Sansom and Sen. Don Gaetz among others. Public comments included questions about federal intervention in fishing regulation to questions about DOT jurisdiction over farmers moving their equipment from one field to another over county roads and issuing tickets. There was also much discussion about our number one issue; reforming property taxes. Spkr Sansom pointed out that government budgets based primarily on property taxes do not respond quick enough to a down market, such as the market we're experiencing. Municipalities don't cut back on expenses because revenue continues at a pace unrelated to the economic condition of the area. All of the panelists committed to continuing property tax reform whether or not the amendment passes.