On the Ballot: Florida Amendment 6 analyzed by Jerry Holland
Amendment 6 was placed on the ballot by the Florida Legislature. Amendment 6, if approved, would provide that the homestead property tax discount for veterans with permanent combat-related disabilities (as determined by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs), carry over to the veteran’s surviving spouse who holds legal or beneficial title to, and permanently resides […]
On the Ballot: Florida Amendment 5 analyzed by Jerry Holland
Proposed by the Legislature, Amendment 5 amends the Florida Constitution, effective Jan. 1 to increase the maximum time from two years to three years the period of time you have to transfer your Save-Our-Homes cap from a prior homestead to a new homestead. The “Save Our Homes ” Amendment was approved in 1992. It prevents […]
On the Ballot: Florida Amendment 4 analyzed by Jerry Holland
On the November ballot will be Amendment 4 which addresses how State Constitutional Amendments will take an additional step for approval. Currently today citizens, legislature or the Constitutional Revision Commission can place a proposed amendment on the ballot for voter consideration when a state general election is held. If the approval of voters is 60% […]
On the Ballot: Florida Amendment 3 analyzed by Jerry Holland
If Amendment 2 got you fired up wait for Amendment 3 it is a major change to our voting. This is a personal perspective of Amendment 3 for your consideration. Amendment 3 is a citizen-sponsored amendment sponsored by “All Voters Vote, Inc.”. The amendment changes how Florida primaries for Governor, Cabinet members and Legislature elections […]
Soil & Water on the Ballot: Here’s what you should know
Soil & Water has always been a little foreign to big city voters and yet it is very important. These candidates will help manage these vital resources throughout the county. In political circles, it has always been recognized as a place to get your name on a ballot and used for a stepping stone to […]
Judges on your Ballot: Informative Information
Everyone who votes always wonders “Where do I find information about the Judges?” Since Judges can not identify with party politics, you can check out who appointed them to their position and learn more about them from their bios and papers they have written. For more information, check out these two websites: Ballotpedia and Florida Bar Enjoy the […]
BIG NEWS: You get to decide JEA potential sale on the Nov. 6th ballot!!
[box] You, the rate payers and users of JEA services, have a chance to be heard about the potential sale of JEA. A question has been added to the ballot asking your opinion on this sensitive and important matter. Please make sure you answer the question. For all the information, check out this email below […]