Amendment 4

Florida Voters Reject Sweeping Land Use Amendment

On Tuesday, balloters issued a resounding 'no' on Amendment 4, which would have required voter consent to change comprehensive land use plans at the city, county and state levels.

November 5, 2010 - Daily Business Review

Builders, Developers and Cities Team Up Against Florida's Amendment 4

Amendment 4, on the Nov. ballot in Florida, would put state-mandated growth plans before the voters, and could mean any change to a community's development plan would have to be approved by the masses.

September 29, 2010 - The New York Times

A 'No' Vote On Florida's 'Hometown Democracy' Amendment

The City Council of Zephyrhills, Florida is the latest public entity to come out against Amendment 4, a proposition that would require a public vote on any changes to local land use plans.

July 18, 2010 - The St. Petersburg Times

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