FL Hometown Democracy

If you have not yet signed a petition, please do so at www.Floridahometowndemocracy.com.  You only have a few more days to get in to FHTD.  This petition is needed to get it on the ballot.

The document proposes to amend the Florida Constitution by requiring a REFERENDA to amend a local Government Comprehensive and Land Use Plan.  It transfers the power to amend from elected officials to the voters.

According to Lesley G. Blackner, Esq., and Ross S. Burnaman, Esq., co-founders of FHTD, both the Florida Supreme and US Supreme Courts have ruled that voters may have the final say on proposed land use changes within their communities.  Its up to the voters to seize the opportunity given to them by these court decisons.

Bingo - I now have a copy of the above letter dated September 6, 2007!  The letter was indeed paid for by Save our Constitution, Inc., (PC) and is so stated by the disclaimer on bottom of letter.  It' s three pages plus the petition revocation form already filled in & ready for a signature.

The letterhead says "THE HONORABLE JOHN THRASHER" and underneath in smaller letters "Former Speaker of The Florida House of Representatives".

I wish all of you could see and read it.  If there is a way to scan/post it here, advise so I can do it.  One sentence on page three reads "Unless you want higher property taxes, higher utility bills and Florida scenic beauty destroyed by Big Developers, you certainly want to revoke your signature from their petition".

Those of us who are interested in the success of the Florida Hometown Democracy Petition, you may find the following of some interest:

According to the contribution/expenditures report for the period 7-1-2007 thru 9-30-2007, Save our Constitution, Inc. (PAC), received $133,100.00 in contributions and spent $92,961.71.  The two major contributors were Fla. Transportation Builders of Tallahassee and Florida Association of Realtors Advo of Orlando who contributed $50,000 each.  Major expenditures were for direct mailout and consulting which was paid to Public Concepts, LLC, located in West Palm Beach, FL.