In an Election Day characterized by nail-biters and close-calls, the battle over Amendment 4 stands out for being anything but. Voters handed no-growth interests a stunning, across-the-board defeat on Tuesday, decisively rejecting the draconian anti-growth measure that would have required taxpayer-funded referenda for all changes to local comprehensive land use plans. The amendment was soundly defeated in every region and rejected by a majority of voters in both major parties, as well as Independents.
"Voters overwhelmingly agree that one of Florida's most important economic sectors should not be held hostage," said Ryan Houck, executive director of Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy. "Floridians saw through the rhetoric and recognized Amendment 4 for what it was -- a dangerous, costly and job-killing anti-growth measure that would have driven our state deeper into recession."
PLF will host live Web chat on Florida’s Amendment 4, Friday, October 22, 2010
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October 15, 2010
PLF will host live Web chat on Florida’s Amendment 4, Friday, October 22, 2010
PLF is still seeking a representative of the “Yes” side to participate!
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Amendment 4 Campaign Not Reporting Vital Donor Information, Report Shows
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July 26, 2010
(Orlando, FL - July 26, 2010) An official complaint lodged late last week with the Florida Elections Commission (FEC) reveals a disturbing pattern of possible campaign finance violations committed by Florida Hometown Democracy, the sponsor of Amendment 4. The complaint-filed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce-lists more than 70 possible violations that have occurred within the last two years and which carry a potential penalty of more than $70,000. However, incomplete financial reports from Florida Hometown Democracy reveal a long history of failing to report donor information, dating back to 2003.
"We don't yet know how deep the rabbit hole goes," said Ryan Houck, executive director of Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy. "But we know that these violations are serious. For example, they have failed to include important donor information for an individual who has contributed nearly $50,000 to their campaign."
In a public email dated May 13, 2010 to the Volusia County Council of Governments, Amendment 4 president and author, Lesley Blackner, referred to the group as "step & fetch it"-a term that is historically synonymous with degrading, racial stereotypes.
The “VOTE NO on 4” campaign today fired the first salvo in the online battle over Amendment 4, launching a coordinated “web splash” that includes targeted online advertising, a revitalized website, interconnected social networking, and a new web-video featuring Florida’s leading Editorial Boards—which have overwhelmingly opposed Amendment 4.
"Vote NO on Amendment 4" Campaign Announces Tampa Bay Co-Chairs
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April 27, 2010
Diverse coalition of Bay area leaders spearhead opposition to Amendment 4.
(Orlando, FL - April 27, 2010) Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy (the "Vote No on 4" campaign) today announced the campaign’s Tampa Bay Co-Chairs. The Bay area team includes former state representative Bob Henriquez - former Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Florida; St. Petersburg City Councilman Karl Nurse - President of Pinellas Living Green, Inc.; and Stephanie Oddo - a City Commissioner in Belleair, Florida. Today's announcement comes one week after the campaign released the name of its Treasure Coast Chairman, Toby Overdorf, an environmental activist and small business owner.
"Vote NO on Amendment 4" Campaign Releases New Web Video at www.Florida2010.org
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April 22, 2010
Video focuses on St. Pete Beach, the Amendment 4 'test case'
(Orlando, FL - April 22, 2010) Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy (the "Vote NO on Amendment 4" campaign) today released a second web-video focusing on St. Pete Beach, the small Florida town that adopted a local version of Amendment 4 in 2006 to disastrous consequences. The first web video was released on March 10, 2010. The videos can be viewed online at: www.florida2010.org.
"Vote NO on Amendment 4" Campaign Announces Treasure Coast Chairman
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April 20, 2010
Environmental leader spearheads local effort to defeat Amendment 4.
(Orlando, FL - April 20, 2010) Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy (the "Vote No on 4" campaign) today continued its rollout of local leadership by announcing the campaign's Treasure Coast Chairman, Toby Overdorf. Mr. Overdorf is the founder of Crossroads Environmental Consultants, Inc., is an environmental and civic leader, and is the current Florida Senate appointee to the Small Business Regulatory Advisory Board. Today's announcement comes one week after the campaign released the names of its Miami-Dade Co-Chairs.
"Vote NO on Amendment 4" Campaign Announces Miami-Dade Co-Chairs
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April 14, 2010
Business and civic leaders to battle Amendment 4
(Orlando, FL - April 14, 2010) Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy (the "Vote No on 4" campaign) today continued its rollout of local leadership by announcing the campaign's Dade County Co-Chairs: Neisen Kasdin, Shareholder with the law firm of Akerman Senterfitt, Stan Price, Partner with the law firm of Bilzin Sumberg, Simon Ferro, former United States Ambassador to Panama, and Cliff Schulman, Shareholder with the law firm of Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske. Today's announcement comes one week after the campaign released the name of its Broward County Chairman, Frank Ortis, a Mayor and union leader.
"Vote NO on Amendment 4" Campaign Announces Palm Beach Co-Chairs
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March 30, 2010
Local leaders engage in bipartisan effort to defeat Amendment 4.
(Orlando, FL - March 30, 2010) Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy (the "Vote No on 4" campaign) today began rolling out its local leadership team by announcing the campaign's Palm Beach County co-chairs. David Levy-- Mayor, Democrat, and environmental leader--and Brian Seymour-- attorney, Republican, and business advocate--often find themselves on different sides of the aisle. However, the pair is working together to defeat Amendment 4 in Palm Beach County.
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