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General Policy Committee · 2026-06-11 · minutes

The General Policy Committee received a presentation on the 2026-427 Property Tax Reform Update, specifically a constitutional amendment (CS/HJR 1-F) approved for the November 3, 2026, statewide ballot. The amendment aims to exempt homestead properties from taxation, limit future property tax assessments on businesses, and ensure funding for core public needs. If approved, it would take effect on January 1, 2027. The committee also requested the Library Director to discuss the amendment's impact on the Alachua County Library District at the July 23, 2026, meeting. The meeting was held on June 11, 2026, at City Hall, 200 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601.