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Monday, June 18, 2007

Statement By Gov. Charlie Crist - Tax Cut

The Largest Tax Cut In Florida History


“I congratulate Senate President Ken Pruitt and House Speaker Marco Rubio and the many other legislators who have worked tirelessly to build consensus among the members of the Legislature and deliver the largest tax cut in Florida history.

I specifically want to commend Senators Daniel Webster, Steve Geller and Mike Haridopolos and Representatives Dean Cannon and Dan Gelber for their good work. Because everyone worked together, property taxes will drop like a rock.

“This is the people’s tax cut and the power to further cut taxes is now in their hands. On January 29, the people will have the power to cut their taxes in a historic way. “It is clear that without property insurance and property tax reform, Florida has been becoming unaffordable. I join Floridians across our state in expressing gratitude to the Florida Legislature for listening to the people’s needs. By reining in these high costs, the people of Florida who have been hesitant to become first-time home buyers will once again be able to live the American dream of home ownership.

Likewise, people who have been reluctant to move to a home better suited to their needs will once again have the freedom to follow their dreams. “Thanks to the good work of the Legislature, lower property taxes will ignite the real estate market, and Florida’s economy will continue to boom. By lowering property insurance rates and cutting property taxes, we will create a better bottom line for Floridians, and for Florida.”