Informational Meeting with Seminole County Property Appraiser David Johnson and Mayor Kevin McCann-

This informational meeting held by the City of Winter Springs on August 12, 2026, featured Seminole County Property Appraiser David Johnson and Mayor Kevin McCann discussing a proposed state constitutional amendment affecting property taxes. The amendment would increase the homestead exemption from about $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and reduce the assessment cap on non-homesteaded properties from 10% to 5%. The speakers detailed the significant revenue impacts this would have on Seminole County and Winter Springs, with projected losses of approximately $188 million countywide and $6.5 million for Winter Springs over two years. They emphasized that school taxes would not be affected, but public safety and other city services could face substantial budget cuts or require increased fees to offset lost revenue. The meeting also covered various exemptions, the potential for tax rate adjustments, and the challenges of balancing budgets under the amendment. No specific procurement actions, contract awards, or vendor selections were discussed, but the conversation highlighted the fiscal challenges and policy implications for local government budgeting and service delivery if the amendment passes.