Hillsborough County Florida Taxpayers Association

10/13/2026

🚨 VOTE NO on Amendment 1! 🚨
Even Governor DeSantis is calling this GOP-backed measure "foolish". Instead of cutting your taxes, giving property tax relief, or removing tolls, politicians want to lock away up to 25% of state revenue in a maxed-out rainy day fund.
Florida has a spending problem—not a savings problem. Your hard-earned money belongs in your wallet, not hoarded by Tallahassee bureaucrats.
See Who's Cashing In
https://tripledippers.org/politician-rober-henriquez-and-his-milliion-dollar-payoff/
Want to see the retired politicians and bureaucrats in your county who collect a full paycheck and a pension at the same time to do the exact same job—all while paying nothing into the system?
👉 Check your county's list at https://tripledippers.org/fl-statewide-tripledippers-dec-2025/

👉 Protect your wallet and Vote NO on Amendment 1 this November!

03/29/2026

Where’s the Protest about Pension Cash Bonuses Public Employee Kings and Queens?
https://tripledippers.org/media-gallery-01/
While some are shouting about "No Kings Day," liberals are curiously silent about the real royalty in our own backyard.
Protesters are in the streets demanding equality, but where is the outrage over the Public Employee Pension Kings and Queens? These "nobles" are feasting on million dollar pension bonuses while your property taxes serve as their mandatory tribute.
The Double Standard: Activists shout about fair taxes, but ignore the $43 billion unfunded liability created by bureaucrat bonuses.
The Taxpayer Burden: 85% of Floridians have NO pension, yet their rising property tax bills are funding $230,000 average annual pensions for a select few.
The Hidden Costs: Taxpayers are forced to pay $2 million every year just to manage the paperwork for 303 separate city pension programs.
The Bonus Grab: Public employees aren't satisfied with a 5-year bonus; they are using their positions to take a 60% increase to an 8-year bonus.
It’s time to stop the selective outrage. If we want fair taxes and true equality, we must end the DROP gluttony and the millionaire pension bonuses that are driving up the cost of living for everyone else.
See the list of the Pension Royalty here:
https://tripledippers.org/fl-statewide-tripledippers-dec-2025/

02/11/2026

Hillsborough Property Appraiser Politician takes a $1.25 MILLION Taxpayer-Funded Pension Bonus!
https://tripledippers.org/politician-rober-henriquez-and-his-milliion-dollar-payoff/
Democrat Robert Henriquez (Hillsborough Property Appraiser) was unsatisfied with his $675K Pension bonus and used his political position to increase his pension bonus by 60% to 3 years, and pocketed $1,255,455 pension bonus. His monthly pension? Now ~$12,330 (up from $6,750). Politicians can keep serving—no restrictions—while regular employees taking pension bonuses can return to their old job just 6 months after collecting a pension bonus.

This "triple dip" abuse contributes to Florida's ~$43B unfunded pension hole, skips the standard 3% employee contribution, and drives high employer rates (22%+ on DROP salaries), squeezing local budgets and fueling higher property taxes. Why hasn't the Tampa Bay Times covered these massive pension cash bonuses more aggressively? With the 2026 legislative session underway and property tax relief on the table, it's time end pension cash bonues to find property tax relief. Full story & source docs:
https://tripledippers.org/triple-dippers-hall-of-shame/
Sortable public pension bonus data & more: https://tripledippers.org/

These pension cash bonuses have created $43 Billion in unfunded pension liabilities.https://edr.state.fl.us/content/conferences/actuarial/FRSActuarialAssumptionConferenceMillimanPresentation.pdf

The new Political Editor at the Tampa Bay Times, Michael Van Sickler recently invited readers: “Please send any and all tips, suggestions or gripes that can help me do a better job to [email protected].” If you're a Tampa Bay Times reader or taxpayer frustrated by public pension bonuses forward this tip to him—let's get some coverage on DROP pension bonuses and how they increase property taxes! What do YOU think—should these bonuses be capped or eliminated? Tag your reps, share this post, and email Mike!

02/02/2026

“DeceptiCorp”. The Only Thing Shadier Than Their Company, Is Their Ethics https://www.facebook.com/reel/798131512854521

02/02/2026

This Florida County BLEW $53 MILLION in Property Taxes!

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01/26/2026

BigAg, and Big Food URGENT: FL Gag Law to Silence Pesticide Critics
We need your help. BigAg is trying to silence us and has slipped in an anti-free speech “gag law” into the Florida Farm Bill to punish all critics of pesticides, BigAg, and ultra-processed food. Protect our right to speak, warn and advocate for safe food and health before agribusiness silences us all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVPv62hD0Dw
Florida Bill Text: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/290/BillText/c2/PDF
Glyphosate Girl - Kelly Ryerson

Time to Act
please contact the following members of the FL Senate Rules Committee MONDAY 1/26. Tell them to protect free speech and STRIKE SECTION 48 from SB 290 or VOTE NO on SB 290.

Sample script (feel free to make it your own):

Hello, my name is ___, and I’m calling to urge the Senator to oppose SB 290 unless Section 48 is removed. This provision creates a dangerous “gag law” that allows powerful companies to sue and silence critics for speaking truthfully about food, farming, and public health. It sets a chilling precedent that undermines free speech, scientific debate, and consumer transparency. No corporation should be able to bankrupt doctors, journalists, or citizens for raising legitimate concerns. Please protect free speech and either strike Section 48 or vote NO on SB 290.

Why this matters:

Establishes a dangerous free speech precedent that can extend to other issues.

Silences pesticide critics just when our voices need to be loudest to stop federal and national pesticide liability shield legislation.

Expands “food libel” laws beyond perishable foods to processed foods, grains and farming practices.

Allows corporations to recover legal fees when they sue us and lose. We would not be able to recover legal fees even if we win, and the lawsuits would be too costly to take on. Critics will be shut up or bankrupted.
Senators
https://www.beyondpesticides.org/action-of-the-week/special-action%E2%80%94failure-to-warn-help-stop-florida-bill-to-protect-chemical-companies-from-lawsuits-inactive

Chair: Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R - District 28) Naples Area
[email protected]
(850)487-5028

Senator Jonathan Martin (R - District 33) Lee County Area
[email protected] (850) 487-5033

Vice Chair: Senator Shevrin D. “Shev” Jones (D - District 34)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5034

Senator Bryan Avila (R - District 39)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5039

Senator Lori Berman (D - District 26)
[email protected]
Phone: (850) 487-5026

Senator Jim Boyd (R - District 20)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5020

Senator Jennifer Bradley (R - District 6)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5006

Senator Jason Brodeur (R - District 10)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5010

Senator Danny Burgess (R - District 23)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5023

Senator Colleen Burton (R - District 12)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5012

Senator Tracie Davis (D - District 5)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5005

Senator Nick DiCeglie (R - District 18)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5018

Senator Don Gaetz (R - District 1)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5001

Senator Ileana Garcia (R - District 36)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5036

Senator Erin Grall (R - District 29)
Email: [email protected]
(850) 487-5029

Senator Gayle Harrell (R - District 31)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5031

Senator Ed Hooper (R - District 21)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5021

Senator Jonathan Martin (R - District 33)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5033

Senator Rosalind Osgood (D - District 32)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5032

Senator Jason W. B. Pizzo (NPA - District 37)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5037

Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R - District 40)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5040

Senator Darryl Ervin Rouson (D - District 16)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5016

Senator Corey Simon (R - District 3)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5003

Senator Jay Trumbull (R - District 2)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5002

Senator Tom A. Wright (R - District 8)
[email protected]
(850) 487-5008

FL residents—Thank you for taking action and contacting your state representatives and senator to oppose HB 129/SB 992 shielding pesticide manufacturers from being sued by people who have been harmed by their products! Status—Withdrawn from consideration!

01/23/2026

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