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Southwest Florida fire districts could be forced to merge if the homestead tax proposal passes
A state lawmaker says some Southwest Florida fire districts may need to consolidate if a bigger homestead exemption drains too much tax revenue.
- When
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Where
- Lee County
- Official source
- WINK News
What happened?
WINK reports state Rep. Mike Giallombardo says some independent fire districts in Southwest Florida may eventually have to merge if the proposed homestead-tax change wins voter approval. Fire chiefs have warned that special districts could lose millions because they rely heavily on property-tax revenue for stations, staffing and equipment. Bonita Springs Fire’s chief told WINK his department alone could lose roughly $8 million over two years.
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