1. What is the status of “Hometown Democracy”?
The Florida Secretary of State certified “Hometown Democracy” for ballot placement on June 22nd, 2009. It will appear before the voters in 2010 as “Amendment 4.”
2. Was this expected?
Yes, we have been preparing for this development since 2007 and we are ready. Floridians for Smarter Growth (FSG) leads a diverse coalition in opposition to Amendment 4. Now that the amendment has been certified for the ballot, FSG is mobilizing this coalition for action. Continue reading ‘NO on AMENDMENT 4: FAQs’
Amendment 4—a statewide “Vote on Everything” initiative—is a grave threat to Florida’s future. This proposed re-write of the Florida Constitution will imperil Florida’s economy and unique quality-of-life. The amendment subverts a well established and democratic planning process while threatening Florida’s prospects for economic recovery. Continue reading ‘Amendment 4: Bad for Hometowns, Worse for Democracy’
Ammendment 4 will destroy our effective representative republic. By forcing every ammendment to the Manatee County Comprehensive Plan to be voted on by the public will not only bankrupt our county but will halt all future growth, wether bad or good!
Don’t believe the hype! It ruined St. Pete Beach, don’t let it happen here!
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