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Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy
stated on October 17, 2010 in a newspaper ad.:

Says PolitiFact says Amendment 4 "will force counties and cities across Florida to raise taxes and fees."

By Aaron Sharockman • October 25, 2010
Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy
stated on January 21, 2010 in the "No on 4!" website:

"Amendment 4 will reduce Florida’s economic output by $34 billion annually."

By Laura Figueroa • October 15, 2010
Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy
stated on March 15, 2010 in an interview:

St. Pete Beach's experiences are a "fair example" of what could happen if Amendment 4 passes.

By Aaron Sharockman • March 19, 2010
Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy
stated on March 10, 2010 in an Internet ad.:

Because of a local version of Amendment 4, "the taxpayers of St. Pete Beach have had to pay hundreds of thousands in legal bills."

By Aaron Sharockman • March 17, 2010
Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy
stated on March 10, 2010 in an Internet ad.:

St. Pete Beach's local version of Amendment 4 resulted in "seemingly endless lawsuits (that) decimated the city's legal budget and forced the city to raise the property tax rate."

By Aaron Sharockman • March 16, 2010