Job creation comes from companies expanding in or locating to our area. The passage of Amendment 4 will push businesses and new jobs to other states that will welcome their development.
The loss of jobs is just the start. Amendment 4 will increase taxes.
As companies go elsewhere, revenue to local governments will be lost.
Without tax support from business, we all lose.
The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion that indicated Amendment 4 will trigger votes on every change to a local government's comprehensive plan.
If this amendment were previously approved, Jacksonville may have been unable to attract some of our city's greatest assets, like Mayo Clinic.
Cornerstone, the economic development arm of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, is currently working with more than 50 businesses considering Jacksonville as their new or expanded home.
If Amendment 4 passes, it will likely prevent Jacksonville from attracting major businesses.
Because we want to continue to attract businesses the caliber of Mayo to Jacksonville, we oppose Amendment 4. Vote No on 4 to create jobs and lower taxes.
JERRY MALLOT,
president,
Cornerstone Regional Development Partnership
