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Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing hard to cut property taxes for Florida homeowners. He wants to give every homesteaded resident a $1,000 tax rebate this year. DeSantis says this will help middle-class families struggling with rising costs. He criticized plans to lower sales taxes instead, arguing that would mostly benefit tourists, not Floridians.
The governor called out local governments for hiking property taxes as home values soared. He says Florida’s massive budget surplus should be used to ease the burden on families. “We don’t need Canadians getting a tax cut while our own people suffer,” DeSantis said. His plan would shift more tax responsibility to visitors and part-time residents.
Some Republicans in the legislature disagree. House Speaker Daniel Perez wants to cut sales taxes, saying it helps everyone. But DeSantis fired back, calling that a “bad deal” for Floridians. He accused Democrats of pushing policies that wreck communities, like lax crime rules and homeless camps in cities like San Francisco. “Leftism has made life toxic for millions,” he warned.
Democrats slammed DeSantis, saying he’s distracting from his own failures. They accused him of ignoring real issues like housing costs and insurance rates. One Democrat called it “political theater” to please conservative voters. But DeSantis insists cutting property taxes is about freedom – letting families keep more of their hard-earned money.
The governor also wants voters to approve a constitutional amendment in 2026 to eliminate property taxes entirely. He says Florida can fund schools and roads by taxing tourists instead. Critics worry this could strain local budgets, but DeSantis promised core services won’t suffer. “We’re putting Floridians first, not woke agendas,” he said.
Meanwhile, Democrats face backlash for policies DeSantis called “disastrous.” He pointed to crime, open borders, and schools pushing radical ideologies. “Parents don’t want their kids taught to hate America,” he said. His push to ban critical race theory and protect classrooms from “woke indoctrination” remains a key rallying cry.
DeSantis isn’t backing down from fights with Washington, either. He rejected federal money tied to progressive policies, even partnering with Elon Musk to return $1 billion. “We won’t sell out to the woke crowd,” he declared. His stance has drawn praise from conservatives tired of big government overreach.
As the 2026 election looms, DeSantis vows to keep battling for Florida values. He says cutting property taxes is just the start. With Democrats scrambling to fix their “toxic” brand, DeSantis argues conservative leadership is the only way to restore safety, prosperity, and common sense.
