Florida Hometown Democracy has announced that the Florida
Supreme Court on Thursday, June 22 unanimously approved its citizen’s
initiative to amend the Florida Constitution for placement on the 2008 ballot.
The Florida Hometown Democracy Amendment will “put the voters
back in charge of the places where they live” by requiring that certain land
use changes must be submitted to the local electorate for approval. Land use
changes affect a community more than just about any other type of local
decision, said FHD chair Lesley Blackner. Because citizens are stuck with the
consequences of these land use changes, it makes sense that they should have
the final say to accept or reject such changes, she added.
“We are committed to getting this citizen’s initiative on the 2008
ballot.” Blackner said. “We love this state and hate the failure of local
government to protect Floridians from bad growth. The best way to fix the
broken machine is to change who approves comprehensive plan changes. We have
greater faith in the electorate than we do in elected politicos.”
Blackner urges all Floridian voters to go immediately to the
FHD website, www.floridahometowndemocracy.com, download the petition, sign it
and mail it in and get involved in this grassroots effort.
“We need the people of Florida to get behind this historic
opportunity to change the politics of growth once and for all. Let’s get
together and make this happen. The future of Florida will thank us,” Blackner
said.
Blackner may be reached at 561-659-5754 or write: FHD, PO Box 636,
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170-0636.
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