Citizen Land Use Initiative Axed By Florida High Court

Florida State Supreme Court ruled that a proposed amendment to Florida's constitution to give voters final say over land use amendments can't go on the 2006 ballot.

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March 17, 2005, 2:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The citizen initiative, which called itself 'Hometown Democracy', would have required voter approval for any changes to plans that cities and counties adopt to manage development. City and county commissions now hold that power. The State Supreme Court reviews citizen initiatives to make sure they deal with only one subject and are fairly explained in ballot title and summary. The court does not consider the merits of proposals.

Thanks to Sheryl Stolzenberg

FULL STORY: Hometown Democracy citizen initiative axed by high court, 4-3

Thursday, March 17, 2005 in Sun-Sentinel

Government / Politics Florida

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