Governor Scott has launched his “million miles for a million jobs” tour across the state. He is going out to seek support for his $1 billion dollar tax cut plan and he is trying to convince taxpayers and lawmakers that Florida should double down on funding for Enterprise Florida.
Lawmakers and other groups such as Americans for Prosperity Florida (AFPF), are concerned that EFI uses taxpayer dollars to recruit those businesses through tax incentives.Andres Malave, Communications Director for Americans for Prosperity Florida said:
Government shouldn’t be treating taxpayers like a bank, and taxpayers haven’t seen the sort of return on investment they deserve.
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Integrity Florida came out with a report in 2013 showing how far behind EFI is on its promises to taxpayers.
This is the report: Integrity Florida report 2013
According to the report, EFI has failed to meet its goals for job creation. It also hasn’t recruited enough private sector support to sustain its operation. AFPF pointed out that is why the Governor is probably looking for additional funds.AFPF states if you couple the failings at EFI, with the failed incentive spending programs like those used for the film industry and the lucrative handouts Florida’s sports teams are constantly trying to pry for legislators’ during session and you will quickly understand why the Scott administration are trying to get extra cash.
