Hollywood Commission candidates weigh in on Amendment 3

Editor's note: I asked if they plan to vote yes or no and whether they would take a pay cut if Amendment 3 passes.

Here's what they had to say:

District 1

Brian Parúas: Yes.

• "My wife and I own our home (outright) and don't feel comfortable paying taxes on land we own free and clear. I would vote yes, but I recognize there's a lot of unanswered questions."
• He said he "would be willing to forgo a substantial portion" of his salary.

Catherine Uden: N/A

• Uden said she has "mixed feelings" about Amendment 3.

• "I understand the frustration with our city government, and I agree that we should always be looking at ways to tighten our belts. I also have concerns about a decrease in revenue to pay for services and projects that are important to residents."
• "If Amendment 3 passes, everything should be on the table."

Itzhack Feldman: N/A

• He said the salary question is better suited for people who work in the city manager's office and police and public safety directors: "Those people earn huge salaries and [are] living the life."

District 3

David Raskind: Yes.

• "Homeowners deserve meaningful property tax relief, especially with the cost of living continuing to rise. I also understand this will create a real challenge for Hollywood's budget."
• He doesn't support a pay cut: "If we want regular working people to serve, the position needs to pay enough for someone to actually do the job and support their family."

Alex Recio: Yes.

• "Amendment 3 is another Tallahassee attack on Hollywood's home rule, but I welcome any opportunity to save taxpayers money. Hollywood's budget grew from roughly $900 million last year to $1 billion this year—a $100 million increase."
• He would take a pay cut.

District 5

Adam Roberti: No.

• "West Hollywood is an area that needs real investment, not further spending cuts… Amendment 3 would strip the necessary resources that District 5 needs and shift the burden toward the working-class and renters."
• He would take a pay cut.

Erin Marvasti didn't respond to the survey.

Caryl Shuham

• No. "It was rushed through the legislature in Tallahassee, poorly thought out and fails to provide alternative sources for much-needed revenue streams that will be cut."
• "I will work with Broward County staff, the Mayor and fellow commissioners to come to the best resolution for our residents, including regarding commissioner salaries."

Mayor Josh Levy

• Levy didn't say if he's voting yes or no.
• "It's premature to discuss specific cuts… We'll maintain operations and pursue economic development to grow the tax base and help meet rising costs."