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Local leaders expect budget shortfalls nearing the billions of dollars in coming years should the amendment pass, meaning libraries and other local services could be on the chopping block.

Monroe County Mayor Michelle Lincoln sent a letter Friday to members of the Florida Legislature expressing deep concerns over the proposed bill, known as SJR 2-F, just ahead of the start of Monday's special legislative session in Tallahassee.

Florida's "Save Our Homes" property-tax cap cleared its first legislative committee, despite concerns that it might force counties to cut services or shift the tax burden.