County concerned over potential $15.5M property tax revenue loss

State’s property tax reform push tops legislative policy list.

  • Staz Guntek, Columbia County’s legislative and intergovernmental affairs coordinator, said the top item on his list of policy items to push in next year’s legislative session revolves around a replacement for property tax revenue if the state pushes forward with plans to reduce or eliminate it. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
    Staz Guntek, Columbia County’s legislative and intergovernmental affairs coordinator, said the top item on his list of policy items to push in next year’s legislative session revolves around a replacement for property tax revenue if the state pushes forward with plans to reduce or eliminate it. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

    How to potentially offset $15.5 million in loss ad valorem tax revenue tops Columbia County’s concerns heading into next year’s legislative session.

    Staz Guntek, the county’s legislative and intergover…