Two Political Victories in One Week

We didn't just have one political victory last week, we had two major victories. The first and most visible victory was the passage of Amendment One. We talk so much about being a force to reckon with in local, state and national politics; well we certainly proved it this time. Amendment One was the first step toward major property tax reform. It was a hard fought battle, but when President Nancy took the fight to the streets, Realtor Members were right beside her with signs, phone calls and visits declaring that this was the necessary thing to do to get the sluggish real estate market going again. Our incredible Tallahassee Team headed by John Sebree put more miles on their cars and in the air to get the positive message to the members who then in turn took it to the streets. Watch very carefully what is going to be proposed from the Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission. Their next meeting is February 12th in Tallahassee. Go to their website for up to the minute information.

The second victory from last week is the failure of the "Hometown Democracy" effort to secure enough signatures for an amendment in the November. This battle will more likely be fought in 2010. With your help as the FAR President in 2010, I will lead the membership to a victory over this very real threat to property rights.