Opted out of a state tax break for some workforce housing (Pinellas County, Nov 19, 2024)
How each Pinellas County commissioner voted on Nov 19, 2024: Opted out of a state tax break for some workforce housing. With the official record.
Result: Passed 5 to 2
Florida's Live Local Act lets counties choose whether to give a 75% property tax exemption to rental units for households earning 80% to 120% of area median income. Pinellas chose not to give it.
Yes: Dave Eggers, René Flowers, Chris Latvala, Kathleen Peters, Brian Scott
No: Vince Nowicki, Chris Scherer
Official wording: Resolution electing to not exempt property under Section 196.1978(3)(o), Florida Statutes, commonly known as the Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption.