Florida TaxWatch Hosts Annual State of the Taxpayer Dinner

Tallahassee, Fla – Tonight, Florida TaxWatch is hosting its annual State of the Taxpayer Dinner, providing the opportunity for the state’s elected leaders and policymakers to speak directly to the interests of taxpayers. Once again, the event serves as a forum for Cabinet members, legislators, and key leaders to discuss critical issues that are impacting Florida families and businesses.   

This year, Florida TaxWatch’s State of the Taxpayer Dinner is being held at Hotel Duval in Tallahassee. Remarks are being offered by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner (R-Palm Coast), Florida Sen. Jason Pizzo (D-Hollywood), and Florida Rep. Jennifer Canady (R-Lakeland).  

Florida TaxWatch Chairman Piyush Patel said, “Florida TaxWatch’s State of the Taxpayer Dinner convenes some of Florida’s most impactful leaders and decision-makers to discuss kitchen table issues, like reducing taxes, expanding affordable housing opportunities, and increasing access to quality health care, as well as broader topics, such as economic development and contributing to the long-term success of our state. We would like to thank our speakers and attendees for participating in those productive conversations and look forward to engaging our world-class research team to evaluate the thoughts and ideas presented this evening throughout the coming year.” 

Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Dominic M. Calabro said, “The annual State of the Taxpayer Dinner is one of Florida TaxWatch’s flagship programs, as it allows us to hear directly from elected officials about their work and the impact on Floridians – right as the legislative session gets underway – helping us fulfill our 40-plus-year responsibility to serve as both the ‘eyes and ears’ of taxpayers and a trusted government watchdog. We will leave this event, like we do every year, with an exhaustive list of takeaways that will wisely advance our 2024 research agenda and allow us to continue advocating for sound fiscal policy and a strong, resilient economy.” 

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About Florida TaxWatch
As an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute for more than forty years and the trusted eyes and ears of Florida taxpayers, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) works to improve the productivity and accountability of Florida government. Its research recommends productivity enhancements and explains the statewide impact of fiscal and economic policies and practices on taxpayers and businesses. FTW is supported by its membership via voluntary, tax-deductible donations and private grants. Donations provide a solid, lasting foundation that has enabled FTW to bring about a more effective, responsive government that is more accountable to, and productive for, the taxpayers it serves since 1979. For more information, please visit https://floridataxwatch.org/.