Story thread · 6 reports / 3 sources

Fort Lauderdale uses social media to explain property taxes ahead of Amendment 3 vote

nbcmiami.com · 10dShare

As voters prepare to decide the issue in November, the City of Fort Lauderdale is using social media to show residents how their property tax dollars are spent and what could happen if the proposed constitutional amendment passes. The city has launched a social media campaign featuring employees and departments that provide services to residents. In one video, the city introduces Marie Joseph, Fort Lauderdale’s homeless initiative coordinator. Other videos highlight employees responsible for maintaining parks and city facilities. The message accompanying the campaign is straightforward: Property taxes help support many of the services residents use every day and the employees who provide them. Fort Lauderdale also directs residents to its Spotlight FTL website, where they can review information about how the city collects and spends property tax revenue. The educational effort comes as Florida voters prepare to consider Amendment 3, which would increase the state’s homestead exemption.

First report: ‘Deceptive’ Amendment 3 could force tough choices on key services, local leaders warn — local10.com, 12d