Resolution 07-1181RESOLUTION NO. 07-1181
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA OPPOSING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDEI CONSTITUTION THAT
WOULD FORCE VOTERS TO DECIDE ALL CHANGES
TO A CITY OR COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is experiencing steady growth; and
WHEREAS, the challenges presented by growth require that local governments embrace
intelligent and efficient growth policies aimed at protecting our State's quality of life; promoting
greater economic stability, and equitably planning for the common good; and
WHEREAS, efficient growth requires careful planning and direction combined with a clear and
effective means of engaging the people's voice; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Longwood understands that the elected leaders
must strive to empower citizens and embrace government's primary responsibility for creating
sound public policy; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Hometown Democracy initiative seeks to place a constitutional
amendment before Florida's voters to amend Article II, Section 7, of the Florida Constitution,
(Title: REFERENDA REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANS); and
WHEREAS, this amendment constitutes an errosion of government's responsibility to represent
its citizens; and
WHEREAS, this amendment has the potential to disenfranchise a portion of Florida's electorate,
burden local governments and impede public services :including, crime prevention, transportation
improvement and public education;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LONGWOOD THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Longwood meeting in
Longwood, Florida on October 1, 2007, having dedicated its own policies to
advancing smarter growth recommends opposing the Florida Hometown
Democracy initiative and the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Longwood recommends that
citizens vote "NO" on the proposed Florida Hometown Democracy amendment if
it appears on the general election ballot.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Longwood, this day of October, 2007.
ATTEST:
Sarah M. Mirus, City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for the use and reliance of the/City of Longwood, Florida only.
Teresa S. Roper, City Attorney