Hometown Democracy certified for 2010 ballot
by Dara Kam | June 22nd, 2009After more than five years, the Hometown Democracy initiative will finally go before voters statewide on next year’s 2010 ballot.
The proposed constitutional amendment, the brainchild of West Palm Beach lawyer Lesley Blackner, would give voters the final say over changes to their local comprehensive growth plans, decisions currently made by county and city commissions.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce and other business-backed organizations have waged an intense campaign to keep what they call the “Vote on Everything” initiative off the ballot, successful thwarting it from appearing in 2008.
But today’s certification by the Department of State means it certainly will be on the November ballot next year.
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