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Amendment 4 in Florida

Check back regularly for the facts about Amendment 4---sometimes referred to as hometown democracy.  Learn how Amendment 4 will lead to wasted tax dollars, fewer jobs and endless litigation for Florida.  Join Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy - a group of small business leaders, working families, teachers, healthcare professionals, environmentalists and community leaders - and "Vote NO on Amendment 4."

Amendment 4's Hidden Danger #1
Sep 4, 2010
Amendment 4's Hidden Danger #1: It's Impossible to Create a "Lawyer-Proof" Ballot Summary that Describes a Comprehensive Plan in 75 Words or Less.
Hometown Democracy Operatives Support Amendment 4 with False Claims on WMNF Radio
Sep 4, 2010
On September 2, 2010, Hometown Democracy founder Leslie Blackner and communications director Wayne Garcia appeared on Rob Lorei's Radioactivity Live Call-In Show on Tampa's WMNF (88.5 FM) to discuss Amendment 4.
Vice Mayor Jim Parent Triumphs Over Ruttencutter Attacks in Amendment 4 / St. Pete Beach Exchange
Aug 22, 2010
St. Pete Beach Vice Mayor Jim Parent's outspoken opposition to Amendment 4 recently drew hostile fire from not one, but two of the city's former vice mayors: Harry Metz and Ed Ruttencutter.

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Amendment 4: A noble idea, but …
Sep 12, 2010
Amendment 4 is a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment to the Florida Constitution. It requires a taxpayer-funded referendum for all changes to local government comprehensive land-use plans.
Learn from St. Petersburg's experience; reject Amendment 4
Sep 12, 2010
Amendment 4, which will appear on the 2010 General Election ballot, proposes to amend Florida’s constitution to require a voter referendum on every city and county comprehensive plan amendment.
Martin County Taxpayers Association: Beware unintended consequences if voters approve Amendment 4 in November
Sep 12, 2010
What exactly is Amendment 4? Who is sponsoring it? And, what do we have to gain by the passage of Amendment 4 or “Hometown Democracy” as it will appear on the November ballot?

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