DeSantis wants Miami’s billionaires to backfill his property tax cut fantasy | Opinion

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during the unveiling ceremony of a statue of former President Ronald Reagan at FIU in Miami on Friday Feb 06, 2026.

DeSantis wants Miami’s billionaires to backfill his property tax cut fantasy | Opinion. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during the unveiling ceremony of a statue of former President Ronald Reagan at FIU in Miami on Friday Feb 06, 2026. The confusing property tax cut plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled this week finally came into crystal clear focus Friday — at least when it comes to Miami. It’s simple: Miami should get rich people to fill the holes in government finances that would be caused by a plan DeSantis says would slash taxes for as much as 93% for homesteaded properties. “In places like Miami, you have some of the wealthiest people in the history of humanity buying homes here,” DeSantis said, according to the Sun Sentinel. “They’re paying tax. Why not give your middle class residents a break on their property tax?” Well, now...