Lawmakers propose town hall meetings on property taxes

FAR - News & Events - Lawmakers propose town hall meetings on property taxes: "TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Jan. 9, 2007 – State lawmakers plan a series of town hall meetings across Florida to gather feedback from citizens on skyrocketing property taxes that have forced some business owners to flee the state and kept potential homebuyers from qualifying for mortgages.

The first of eight planned meetings will be held sometime this month, Sen. Mike Haridopolos, R-Indialantic, said Monday.

“Homeowners, renters, first-time buyers and business owners across our state are all touched by this issue, and it is time that we hear from them directly,” Haridopolos said. “Not every concerned citizen can come to the Legislature. We are looking forward to traveling the state and working with everyday Floridians on this issue.”"