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(ORLANDO, FL - October 2, 2007) Floridians for Smarter Growth (FSG) today announced former State Rep. Carole Green will fight against the so-called Hometown Democracy amendment as the group’s General Chairperson for Lee and Collier counties. In announcing the former Secretary of Elder Affairs as its first regional leadership appointment, FSG advanced a key strategy: establishing active county and municipal organizations to beat the ballot box planning proposal. “Lee and Collier counties are key battlegrounds in this fight for Florida’s future,” said FSG Treasurer Mark Wilson, executive vice president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “Nobody knows that landscape like Carole and she brings a unique perspective on how Hometown Democracy will impact Floridians’ health care.” “Hometown Democracy is just unworkable, considering the huge taxpayer expense and overload that accompanies voting a few hundred of times each year,” Ms. Green said. “I am pleased to lead FSG’s Lee-Collier e

(ORLANDO, FL - October 9, 2007) Floridians for Smarter Growth (FSG) today announced that Compass Bank President Robert White will lead the fight against the so-called Hometown Democracy amendment as the group’s General Chairperson for Jacksonville. The Duval County-wide appointment was the third announced by the campaign to defeat the proposed amendment to the Florida constitution.

(ORLANDO, FL – October 25, 2007) Floridians for Smarter Growth (FSG) today announced that Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis will lead the fight against the so-called Hometown Democracy amendment as the group’s General Chairperson for Broward County. This is the eighth appointment announced by the campaign to defeat the proposed amendment to the Florida constitution. “Mayor Ortis is a well-known and well-respected advocate for Florida’s working families,” said Mark Wilson, FSG Treasurer and executive vice president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “His strong background in public service also makes him the perfect person to lead our campaign in Broward County.” “I have devoted a great deal of time to fighting for working families,” Mayor Ortis said. “I am very concerned that this amendment will place affordable housing permanently out of reach for many of these hard-working Floridians.” “It’s also clear that Hometown Democracy is a threat to our state’s jobs,” Mayor Ortis

ORLANDO, FL – November 6, 2007) Floridians for Smarter Growth (FSG) today announced Palm Beach business owner and community leader Roxanna Trinka will lead the fight against the so-called Hometown Democracy amendment as the group’s General Chairperson for Palm Beach County. Ms. Trinka joins a growing coalition of local leaders recently announced by FSG. “We are thrilled to have Roxanna leading our campaign in Palm Beach County,” said Mark Wilson, FSG Treasurer and Florida Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President. “The residents of Palm Beach know Roxanna as a dedicated charity activist and successful business owner in their community.” “I’m looking forward to leading this effort,” Ms. Trinka said. “Hometown Democracy will have a devastating impact on our local economy and endanger our quality-of-life.” “Voting on everything will not solve Florida’s growth-related challenges,” Ms. Trinka explained. “By turning a planning process into a political process, the amendment wi