Leon County AFFIRMATION OF COUNTY'S COMMITMENT TO HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
What your vote means
A YES vote adds a periodic Community Impact Assessment and public report on effects of past county policies to the charter.
A NO vote means the charter will not require these assessments.
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In plain words
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- The county would periodically study how its past laws and practices have affected communities, publish the findings, and review them at a public meeting. source: leonvotes.gov
- It does not require any specific policy, spending, or preferential treatment; assessments depend on available budget. source: leonvotes.gov
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Dr. Bruce Strouble, Tallahassee ALERT (sponsor): "Sending this back to the review committee allows the democratic process to continue." source: wctv.tv
- Nick Maddox, Leon County Commissioner: "This is about historic harms and public policy." source: wctv.tv
Why opponents object
- Brian Welch, Leon County Commissioner (voted no): "plainly reparations (partial quote as reported)" source: wctv.tv
Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
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