Okaloosa County officials asked state lawmakers Tuesday to give local governments options for replacing lost property tax revenue from Amendment 3, with County Commission Chairman Trey Goodwin proposing a 1 percent local sales tax as an alternative. Crestview and Valparaiso mayors warned that smaller cities face particular budget challenges and urged early involvement in implementation planning.
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