Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith appears to have agreed to Florida Governor Ron de Santis' stance on paying annual property taxes.
Desantis spoke about establishing task forces like government efficiency to settle state spending, so he proposed the idea of removing state property taxes.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will speak at a press conference on immigration enforcement at Homestead Air Force Base on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
“You're just in your property and you have to write a check to the government every year, so basically you pay rent to the government to live in your property,” Desantis said. Florida audio news.
“There are homestead stuff that helps to protect you to some extent, but I think that's a big problem because you're paying more and a lot of people can't afford it, and I think we're really pinching a lot of homeowners, especially seniors with fixed incorns,” he added.
Seattle Seahawks Genosmith, #7, was in first quarter pocket compared to the Los Angeles Rams at Sophie Stadium in Inglewood, California on January 5, 2025. (William Navarro-imagn image)
Smith responded to one emoji in X, suggesting that the Republican governor was important.
Remembering the former Patriot's return and Bill Belichick put him in “fat camp” after he was drafted
Smith will be signed with the Seahawks throughout the 2025 season. He has earned more than $67.4 million in his career, On Spotrac.
Desantis approved the idea on X earlier this month.
“Asset taxes are local, not local, so there is a need to amend the constitution (it must be approved by 60% of voters).
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed to reject the GOP-led immigration bill in the Florida Legislature. (Sergio Flores/AFP via Getty Images)
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“We should throw the most bold revision to the vote where we have the opportunity to get 60%. I agree that taxation on land/property is a more oppressive and ineffective form of taxation.”
Alex Nitzberg of Fox News contributed to this report.
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