Village of Islamorada Requiring A Supermajority Vote Relating to Village-Owned Property
What your vote means
A YES vote requires a council supermajority to buy or sell village real property, rezone certain village-owned land, or change the use of village parks.
A NO vote keeps a simple majority (3 of 5) for these decisions.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- The council would need a supermajority vote, not a simple majority, to buy or sell village land. source: votemonroeflkeys.gov
- A supermajority would also be needed to change the land-use map or zoning of certain village-owned property, or to change village park land to uses not allowed in recreation or conservation districts. source: votemonroeflkeys.gov
- The charter review committee proposed requiring four of the five council members instead of three. source: keysnews.com
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Ty Harris, chair of the Islamorada Charter Review Committee: "I think by adding that language into the charter you are cautioning the electeds to think carefully about the decision." source: keysnews.com
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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