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Ron DeSantis: “The reason why people in government really like the property…”

Featuring: Ron DeSantis, Republican | Governor of Florida

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Governor DeSantis Makes Announcement at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Published | Video Starts at 36:59

Anytime government tells you that they're not going to be able to get by unless you just pay them more. Don't buy that. And I just think that The reason why people in government really like the property tax is because it's almost like a silent tax increase. right? They don't have to raise the rate, they can just raise the value. And heaven forbid you have to move, you know, and then you get a much higher … (36:59–37:10)

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Asserts that property tax is favored by government because it acts as a silent tax increase.

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