Leon County Advisory Referendum to Pursue County-City Consolidation Plan Under Leon County Government Structure and Leadership
What your vote means
A YES vote tells county leaders voters want them to develop a county-led consolidation plan; nothing changes right away.
A NO vote tells county leaders voters do not want them to pursue a county-led consolidation plan; nothing changes right away.
Our one-line summary of the official wording.
In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- This is a nonbinding straw poll asking if Leon County should work on a plan to merge the county and City of Tallahassee governments under the county's structure. source: leonvotes.gov
- It does not create a merged government; a merger would need a special act of the Legislature and another vote of the people. source: leonvotes.gov
- Voters rejected merger proposals in 1971, 1973, 1976 and 1992. source: talchamber.com
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Christian Caban, Leon County Commission chair (on the county-government wording): "This protects our rural communities." source: wctv.tv
Why opponents object
- David O'Keefe, Leon County Commissioner (lone no vote on placing it on the ballot): "moving forward with consolidation is totally separate from this straw poll (partial quote as reported)" source: wctv.tv
Who backs each side
No public record found of a campaign committee or campaign money for either side.
In each side's own words where we could find them, quoted or summarized with a link to the source. We don't endorse either side.
What you will see on your ballot
ballot wording to come We publish ballot wording only after checking it word for word against the official file. The wording will come from leonvotes.gov . Until then, check your sample ballot on the Division of Elections voter lookup (then your county Supervisor of Elections for your sample ballot) .
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