Op-ed articles

The news source in the Florida Keys says growth issues in the sensitive Keys show that Amendment 4 is needed everywhere in the state.

Powerful developers claim they can cure our economic woes by developing more land and building more homes, condos and non-residential buildings.

From the Alien Mind blog.

Instead of the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches,” we locals are confronted with a concrete canyon, denied a view of the “emerald-green Gulf waters” except through the...

After channeling Marjory Stoneman Douglas, I have decided unequivocally to vote for Amendment 4. First, I re-read the first line of "The Everglades: River of Grass": "There are no...

Right now, politicians (influenced by campaign contributions and lobbyists who whisper in their ears) exclusively decide where development happens. 

And Bob Minsky has the gall to point fingers at Amendment 4?

Despite being a strong proponent of our representative form of government, this lack of equity in our county's rules is one of the reasons I must reluctantly rise in support of Amendment 4, the so...

From Bradenton Times Guest Editorial: Amendment 4: the Truth Behind the Lies Published Sunday, August 22, 2010 7:00 am by Joe McClash Amendment 4 is a valid option for...

HeraldTribune.com Saturday, August 14, 2010 Amendment 4 will break the grip of real estate speculators By LESLEY BLACKNER Guest Columnist A recent New York Times analysis found that Florida is the...

Ocala Star-Banner OTHER VOICES   Break up the politician-developer cabal By Gary Borse Special to the Star-Banner   Sunday, August 1, 2010   Our way of life is in ...

TCPalm.com Saturday, July 31, 2010   You'll be happy to vote for Amendment 4; it could save your community from influence-peddlers BY Ed Candela   If people could rely on...

South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com Real Deal: Amendment 4 will fight corruption Lesley Blackner   South Florida Sun-Sentinel   July 18, 2010   Just look around Broward ...

Florida Keys Keynoter KeysNet.com Guest Column   Keys proposal shows why Amendment 4 needed Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Should that little piece of paradise known as Wisteria...

By DORAN DONOVAN, Amelia Island The Florida Times-Union July 12, 2010   Amendment 4: Give voters power on land use Regarding the Hometown Democracy proposal that...

The Bradenton Times Sunday, July 4, 2010   Guest Editorial: We the People, Put Amendment 4 on the November Ballot by Greg Gimbert This July 4th we have an extra reason to...

By Rebecca Eagan, Winter Park GainesvilleSun.com Friday, July 2, 2010   Celebrate Amendment 4 this July 4th “Government has no right to make itself a...

FloridaToday.com July 1, 2010   A voice on development - Amendment 4 gives voters input on growth   BY LESLEY BLACKNER   Clarence Anthony’s recent FLORIDA TODAY...

Amendment 4: Power to the people, as founders intended By Winston C. Perry Guest Columnist   I would like to present to every concerned and responsible Florida voter the many reasons...

Panama City NewsHerald.com 5-27-2010   By JOHN HEDRICK   VIEWPOINT: New airport a good reason to adopt Hometown Democracy amendment TALLAHASSEE   The opening of the...