Hello Everyone,
Evelyn here,
Below in "Notes from the Capitol" is proof positive that our government works with the success of Governor Charlie Crist's tax reduction plan for the homeowner within the state of Florida.
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Notes from the Capitol and Governor Crist
November 2, 2007
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Dear Friends,
This week was a great week for Florida's homeowners. The great Florida Legislature has given the people the opportunity to create a historic $12 billion property-tax cut. This tax relief is in addition to the $15 billion tax cut passed earlier this summer. Together, they add up to $27 billion in property-tax cuts over five years. I believe Florida's homeowners will agree -- that's good news for Floridians. And your approval on January 29th could bring even better news.
 Lt. Governor Kottkamp and I visited with homeowners throughout the state to share the good news about the historic tax cut that will go before the people of Florida next January. In less than three months, the people of Florida will have the opportunity to approve a tax-cut package that will provide more property-tax relief to Florida's homeowners.
By approving the property-tax cuts, homesteaders will be able to take their SaveOur Homes tax savings with them when they move to a new homestead. In addition, the homestead exemption will be doubled, helping every homeowner. Property taxes on businesses and second homes will be capped so that they never increase by more than 10 percent in one year. Businesses will also receive a new $25,000 exemption for tangible personal property.
 Giving homeowners this flexibility will help jump start Florida's housing market and strengthen our economy even more. I congratulate the Legislature for their bold leadership and determination to pass property-tax cuts. What they have done represents the first step. The next step is up to you – the people of Florida.
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As another step to help strengthen our economy, next week I will be in São Paulo, Brazil, for a five-day trade and economic development mission. While there, I will meet with Brazil's business leaders and senior government officials. Brazil is our state's top international trade partner, and we will reaffirm our vital connection and learn from their success in areas such as renewable energy, ethanol and the aviation industry.
Brazil is a leader in the production of biofuels such as ethanol, and -- because there is gold in green -- Florida's growing renewable energy industry can benefit from Brazil's shared understanding. The more than 200 Florida business and government leaders joining us for this trade mission will have the opportunity to develop new partnerships with Brazilian companies and business executives. I am confident this trade mission will open doors for Florida's economic and renewable-energy future.
May God bless you and the great state of Florida,
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Evelyn out
