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Nov-06-2009 Tampa Bay Busines Journal
Voters were nearly asked the question in 2008 as supporters of “Florida Hometown Democracy” — or the “Vote on Everything” amendment, depending on what side is speaking — came just short of earning enough signatures for a constitutional amendment.
Nov-01-2009 St. Petersburg Times
Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce has joined a growing number of organizations in a fight against the amendment.
Oct-24-2009 Ft. Myers News-Press
Florida business leaders need to loudly oppose a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a public vote to change local growth plans, a former state legislator said Friday.
Oct-21-2009 Lakeland Ledger
The city of Winter Haven joins other cities across the state to observe Florida City Government Week, this week.
Oct-21-2009 Largo Leader
Largo city officials say that legislation called a “taxpayers’ bill of rights” would cause financial nightmares for local governments, usurp their home-rule powers and lead to costly referendums.
Oct-18-2009 News Chief
Take time this week to recognize the many services city government provides and its contribution to improving the quality of life for all Florida residents.
Oct-17-2009 Daytona Beach News-Journal
Florida voters are still more than a year away from an election showdown about how to manage the state's growth.
Oct-16-2009 St. Petersburg Times
New legislation that would cap state and local government revenue hasn't been introduced yet, but city leaders are bracing for it.
Oct-13-2009 Bradenton Herald
Florida Hometown Democracy, the state constitutional amendment that would let voters decide on growth in their communities, is drawing controversy over whether it will manage or deter growth.
Oct-08-2009 Ft. Myers News-Press
A statewide fight is brewing over the Hometown Democracy Amendment, which would have the public vote on dozens of land-use changes every year.
Oct-07-2009 Naples News
Bonita Springs City Council laid to rest a so-called taxpayer bill of rights with a 4-2 vote.
Oct-05-2009 Capitol News Service
Nearly 20 local governments and chambers of commerce have passed resolutions opposing moves by Congress or the Republican-led Legislature to promote offshore drilling in Florida. At least one local government arm, the Brevard County Tourist...
Oct-02-2009 Seminole Voice
The mayors of six of the seven cities in the county, along with city managers, school board members and other officials from Seminole County's cities, presented their views to the representatives, who in turn responded with their perspectives.
Sep-24-2009 Seminole Voice
The mayors of six of the seven cities in the county, along with city managers, school board members and other officials from Seminole County's cities, presented their views to the representatives, who in turn responded with their perspectives.
Sep-14-2009 Orlando Sentinel
Just like consumers, local governments are struggling to pay the bills with less money in the bank.
Sep-13-2009 TC Palm
After months of discussion and negotiation and public dissent over the Port St. Lucie city budget for the coming year, City Council members in a brief special session Wednesday endorsed a plan to hold the city’s tax rate at this year’s level and to...
Sep-13-2009 South Florida Sun-Sentinel