What is Hometown Democracy?
Hometown Democracy is a nonpartisan, grassroots group of committed volunteers across Florida. We believe that when politicians approve new developments in a community, voters should get a seat at the table. We’re the ones who pay our tax dollars to extend the police, fire, water, sewer, schools and roads to these new developments. Is a new development worth it? We should get a vote before we’re forced to pay.
Hometown Democracy will not halt growth in Florida. What it will do is curb reckless real-estate speculation that leaves taxpayers footing the bill. It will give voters a chance to approve or veto changes to the overall growth plan, ensuring that development is affordable to the community and doesn’t hurt existing taxpayers.
NOVEMBER 2ND, 2010
Remember to Vote Yes on 4 and remind all your friends to join you.
Election Night statement of Lesley Blackner, president, Florida Hometown Democracy ‣
NOVEMBER 2ND, 2010
We are obviously disappointed in the apparent outcome of the referendum on...
Beached Miami: Why younger voters should say Yes on 4 ‣
OCTOBER 27TH, 2010
To save the environment and provide stability for housing prices, younger...
Beached Miami: Why younger voters should say Yes on 4 ‣
OCTOBER 27TH, 2010
To save the environment and provide stability for housing prices, younger...
Pensacola News-Journal: Yes on 4 puts control in your hands ‣
OCTOBER 23RD, 2010
A former planning board member says a vote for Amendment 4 will regain...
Lee Bidgood Jr.,: The Case for Amendment 4 ‣
OCTOBER 13TH, 2010
Powerful developers claim they can cure our economic woes by developing more...
Ben Rich: Break control of the developers ‣
OCTOBER 18TH, 2010
Here are some facts. As a former St. Johns County commissioner, I know these...
PBP: Amendment 4 forces honesty on politicians ‣
OCTOBER 9TH, 2010
PBP: Amendment 4 forces honesty on politicians
New York Times: Florida Voters Enter Battle on Growth ‣
SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2010
Lesley Blackner drove through a maze of condominium towers, rarely...
Fox News: Florida, the vacant home state? ‣
SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2010
Douglas Kennedy reports from overbuilt developments in Florida in his...
Sun-Sentinel: Lion Country Safari development increase creates road for Amendment 4 ‣
SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2010
Lion Country Safari on Aug. 30 convinced the Palm Beach County Commission to...
The Keynoter newspaper endorses Amendment 4 ‣
OCTOBER 19TH, 2010
The news source in the Florida Keys says growth issues in the sensitive Keys...
Lee Bidgood Jr.,: The Case for Amendment 4 ‣
OCTOBER 13TH, 2010
Powerful developers claim they can cure our economic woes by developing more...
