Mayor Levine Cava To the Editor: This November, you’ll see something on your ballot called Amendment 3. It’s being presented as a simple property tax cut, but in truth, this amendment is deceptive. Amendment 3 doesn’t eliminate the cost of the services our communities depend upon. It just chan ges who pays for them. In Miami-Dade, we’re looking at an impact of roughly $385 million in the first year alone and once the amendment is fully phased in by 2028, an estimated loss of $696 million in revenue that funds county services. That means Amendment 3 threatens everything from public safety and emergency response to our roads, our parks, our after-school programs, and our libraries. These are not luxuries. These are basic, essential services that protect our lives, our families, and our neighborhoods. And here’s what worries me most: if communities are forced to raise taxes or fees to make up that lost revenue, renters and small businesses would likely end up paying more, even though they never received the tax break in the first place. I understand the appeal of a lower tax bill. I’ve spent my time as your mayor working to deliver exactly that. I’ve delivered property tax relief responsibly — cutting the rate and keeping it at its lowest point in more than four decades without cutting the services families depend on. Real relief is possible without gutting the things that keep our community safe and strong. Amendment 3 isn’t that. Over the next few months, we must talk with our neighbors because every vote matters, and every conversation matters. Please take a moment to get to know the numbers and the facts, and share them with your family, friends, and neighbors. Do your homework before Nov. 3 and make a plan to vote in this election. With gratitude, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava     ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com. If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected]. The post Take the time to learn about Amendment 3 appeared first on Miami’s Community News. ...read more read less