Donalds addresses education, Amendment 3 at UF town hall with leaders in attendance
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds held a town hall at the University of Florida Wednesday night with Congresswoman Kat Cammack. They were also joined by Gainesville City Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut, as well as former Republican state lawmakers Keith Perry and Chuck Clemons.
Donalds addressed Amendment 3 during the event. The ballot proposal would reduce property taxes across the state.
Donalds said he supports the proposal. The issue has been a major topic in North Central Florida in recent weeks, with local elected officials saying their budgets would take a hit. Donalds said he has a plan for the hardest-hit communities.
“The reason why I support amendment three is because property taxes have almost doubled in the state the past several years, personal budgets haven’t doubled,” Donalds said.
Donalds also answered questions about public education. He said he wants more flexibility in school funding, while keeping a close eye on how t…