City of Fort Lauderdale Charter Amendment 1Candidate residency and city timing rules (official ballot title not found)
What your vote means
A YES vote raises the candidate residency requirement to 12 months and makes related timing changes.
A NO vote keeps the six-month residency rule.
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In plain words
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- Candidates for city office would have to live in the city 12 months, instead of six, before qualifying; it also changes when the vice mayor is named and ties the oath of office to certification of results by the county canvassing board. source: hoodline.com
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
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Why opponents object
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Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
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