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Extensive Media Enterprises Good Wednesday morning. Welcome to the world — Congratulations to Maria Rodriguez, digital strategist at MDW Communications and Pembroke Pines City Commissioner, and her husband, Jeremy Batista, on the arrival of their son, Luca Alejandro Batista. Luca made his debut Saturday at Memorial Hospital East in Pembroke Pines. Mom, dad and their beautiful new addition have plenty to celebrate. Welcome to the world, Luca — and congratulations to the entire Rodriguez-Batista family! 
Maria Rodriguez and Jeremy Batista welcome Luca Alejandro Batista — already stealing the family spotlight. ___ The fight over Amendment 3 is turning into sheriffs versus Realtors — and some of Florida’s best-known badges are stepping in front of the camera. One week after Florida Realtors launched a $10 million campaign to pass the November property tax amendment, the Florida Sheriffs Association released a 30-second ad warning the measure would drain local budgets and put public safety at risk. Titled “Wrong Way,” the spot features Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook and other sheriffs delivering a relay-style case against the amendment. “Everybody wants a tax cut. Heck, we want a tax cut, too,” the ad begins. “But Amendment 3 is the wrong way to do it.” The Revenue Estimating Conference projects Amendment 3 would reduce local non-school property tax revenue by $4.95 billion in fiscal year 2027-28 and $8.78 billion the following year, before reaching an estimated $11.86 billion in recurring annual losses. The amendment includes no funding to replace that revenue. FSA turns those figures into a blunt warning: “Fewer deputies. Slower 911. More crime. … That’s not tax relief. That’s a train wreck.” The ad is aimed directly at the amendment’s soft spot. A University of North Florida poll found support fell from 61% to 45% after voters were told about the projected local budget loss. A James Madison Institute survey found that support fell from 74% to 55% after voters learned about the trade-offs. The amendment needs 60% approval to pass. “Amendment 3 sounded too good to be true,” the sheriffs say as the ad closes. “Now, you know it is.” To watch the ad, please click the image below: 
Bob Gualtieri, Grady Judd and Michelle Cook give Amendment 3 the sheriff’s-office treatment. ___ GrayRobinson has added Matthew Jennings as a senior government affairs adviser on the firm’s Federal Lobbying Team in Washington, D.C. Jennings brings more than two decades of federal advocacy experience focused on aerospace, transportation and global business, according to the firm. He previously led international and government affairs for Etihad Airways and held senior legislative roles with the International Air Transport Association. 
Matthew Jennings brings his aviation and transportation expertise aboard GrayRobinson’s Federal Lobbying Team. Earlier in his career, Jennings worked on Capitol Hill, including with the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. “Matthew's immersion in the aviation, transportation, and global commerce sectors makes him exactly the kind of advocate our clients need in Washington,” said John Ariale, managing director of GrayRobinson’s Washington office. “He has spent his career transforming complex international and regulatory challenges into solutions and opportunities for airlines, federal agencies, and businesses of every size. Our clients will benefit from that experience from day one.” The firm said Jennings’ portfolio will include aviation and advanced air mobility, airspace integration, transit, infrastructure, defense, travel and tourism, and technology. His work will involve federal policy and appropriations, regulatory strategy, procurement and funding opportunities, and engagement with Congress and federal agencies. Jennings will also work with nonprofit and educational organizations on initiatives involving public- and private-sector stakeholders and issues with both domestic and international reach. |
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