Pasco County Tax Collector Warns Of Funding Shortfall Amid Property Tax Cuts

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano warns that reducing or eliminating property taxes could leave his office with a $20 million annual budget gap, as 95% of his staff’s work involves motor vehicle services that lose $4 million yearly. Florida lawmakers are weighing multiple proposals, but Gov. Ron DeSantis prefers a single, clear ballot initiative in 2026, while legislators acknowledge the need to balance budget cuts and service impacts.

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