Angered by a ballot proposal that they considered an “affront” to
property rights, four southwest Florida residents in 2010 decided to
pool $600 and buy local radio ads to fight the measure.
The case stems from a failed 2010 ballot initiative, commonly known as
“Florida Hometown Democracy,” which would have required referendums
before changes could be made to local land-use plans. While backers of
the amendment touted it as a way to give citizens more influence in
development-related decisions, the measure was opposed by business
groups that said it would hurt economic development.
Read more... at Flagler Live.
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