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Florida Matters “Hometown Democracy Amendment” (May 18, 2007)

 
The "Hometown Democracy" amendment would give voters the final say in any changes to local land use plans.
The "Hometown Democracy" amendment would give Florida voters a chance to vote on
local land use plans.
Clarification
A viral video depicting signature gatherers remains available on the Florida Chamber of Commerce's Web site. The video was removed from the Chamber's Hometown Scam Web page following an inquiry from Florida Matters. 		 
A 66-word sentence is pitting environmentalists and preservationists against developers and business groups. What makes this sentence so contentious is that it would give voters the final say in any changes to local land use plans. On Florida Matters, we look at the so called “Hometown Democracy” amendment. What is it? What does it mean? Why is the political debate surrounding it already so intense?

Guests:
Ray Chiaramonte, Assistant Executive Director, Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission - http://www.theplanningcommission.org/

Leslie Blackner, President of Florida Hometown Democracy - http://www.floridahometowndemocracy.com/

Adam Babington, Director of Coalitions & Initiatives Florida Chamber of Commerce http://www.flchamber.com/
  Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:30 pm, and Saturday at Noon, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station.

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  Hometown Democracy
  Coalition for Property Rights
 

Sierra Club Florida

 

Florida Chamber of Commerce
 

About Florida Matters

 

Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community. 

Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.

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Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper
 

Carson Cooper

Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.