1. CALL Senate President Ken Pruitt and let him know what you think. Go to http://www.flsenate.gov/ and send him an EMAIL.

1850 SW Fountainview Blvd., Suite 200Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-3443(772) 344-1140
888-759-0791
Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100(850) 487-5088

2. Go to http://www.flsenate.gov/ click on Submit Your Comments on Property Tax Reform and SEND AN EMAIL to convey your thoughts. Here’s what I wrote and conveyed by phone (include your name and address):

“I have read the news release of the basic outline agreed to by Senate and House leaders regarding property tax relief. I realize that the special session is June 12-22 and would like to express by concerns.

- The current proposal does NOT go far enough in providing property tax relief! I am a prisoner in my own home because I cannot afford to sell it and buy in my own area.

- Where’s the relief for non-homestead properties. As a landlord, I provide quality housing at an affordable price. But high taxes are forcing me to raise my rents, which hurts those who can least afford it.

- Waiting until January 2008 to vote on constitutional changes is too long. We need relief NOW!!”

3. Contact your Senator and convey the same message. By phone and email. If you don’t know who your senator is the web site can help you.

4. Go to http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/ . EMAIL Speaker Marco Rubio from the home page by clicking on “contact the speaker.” Also, make a phone CALL!

Capitol Office:
420 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 488-1450
District Office:
Suite 200
1000 SW 57th Avenue
Miami, FL 33144-5120
Phone: (305) 442-6939

5. Contact your Representative and convey the same message. By phone and email. If you don’t know who your representative is the web site can help you.

6. You may click on Property Tax Relief and Reform Documents on the right hand side and then Joint Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Reform to contact members of the tax reform committee.

TIP: When sending several emails please vary the subject line. Use something like “please help”, “asking for your help” or “please read”. They have a system that deletes emails if they contain the same subject line. It’s probably best not to put “property taxes” in the subject line.