Part 5/9:
Balancing Budgets and Providing Transparency
A pivotal part of the governor's proposal involves enhancing transparency in local government budgets regarding property taxes. DeSantis argues that counties have expanded their budgets considerably in recent years, largely supported by increased revenue from property taxes. He suggests that voters be given clearer insights into how property tax funds are allocated, to show that necessary public services—such as law enforcement and education—can still be maintained even with reduced tax rates.