The biggest ish, the biggest people who have actually increased property taxes on the hard working men and women of our state are school districts. But let's also acknowledge the reality, Jim, Miami Dade Public Schools, their populations are decreasing. Same in Broward county, same in Hillsborough county, same in Collier county, where I live, Lee County, Florida, et cetera. And the reason why their populations are decreasing is because of universal school choice, which the legislature finally passed a couple years ago, which is something I fully support. (20:05–20:16)
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