Hi Governor DeSantis
I am Thomas N Loury owner and publisher of TomL Publisher of the Ocala DownTown (news) we have four digital newspapers. My apologies for not making the press conference in Ocala I have extreme authorities in my legs. I am 82 years old. I was full blown delivery and digital newspapers eight months ago but the COVID hurt me bad. I would like to get your email address so I can email you. I am currently running a half page in all four newspapers every month. I have been doing that for years. I live on a small farm outside of Ocala in Dunnellon Fl. I am your dedicated voter!
The problem that you were addressing about Seniors paying higher taxes was spot on but you forgot to mention a very important item. When Seniors get their mortgage a couple of years back it was smart for them to get a low rate of interest so they could survive their monthly payments. BUT when the value goes up and the taxes goes up the Insurance companies knock us in the head. A year ago the Insurance went up $100 per month and now this year it went up another $100 per month so now the senior is paying $200 per month on their loan payment, that is $2400 per year coming out of their retirement money. Some can’t afford the groceries they could buy two years ago. I understand you are trying to get rid of property taxes but what about these Insurance Companies? I think it is unfair to the Seniors, we are a stable economic force in this area but we are being drug down by County / State / Insurance Companies.
What say you? tloury@att.net
TomL
Thomas N Loury
352-804-1223
