http://www.floridahometowndemocracy.com/
From FWB Mullet Wrapper:
Sansom: amendment will devastate local economy
NAVARRE ? The approval of a proposed constitutional amendment give voters the power change local land development regulations would be catastrophic, according to state Rep. Ray Sansom.
Sansom spoke Friday at the Navarre Beach Chamber of Commerce?s breakfast. The Hometown Democracy Amendment was one of the main topics he discussed.
The Hometown Democracy proposal would require voters to approve all changes to local comprehensive plans rather than have decisions made by elected officials.
?There could be nothing more damaging to the development of this county (than the approval of the Hometown Democracy Amendment),? Sansom said.
A petition is circulating to have the Hometown Democracy Amendment placed on the Jan. 29 presidential primary ballot.
Sansom urged the audience to vote down the amendment if it is placed on the ballot because it would severely handcuff local officials and stifle growth. He said voters should trust officials they elect to make the best decisions. If they are not happy with the decisions then the officials can be voted out of office.
roll: Good luck with that)-------------------------------------------------------
I think there are many local officials who should be handcuffed...sign me up!
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