A Better Polk County for Everyone!
Why Support the 60% Voter Approval Change?
-The 60% rule means that there must be broader support from voters for proposals that are put on the ballot that will change the County Charter or implement new ordinances.
-Currently, the state of Florida requires 60% approval for changes to the Florida Constitution. This charter change puts Polk County in line with state requirements for voter approved charter changes or voter approved ordinances.
-The requirement makes it more difficult for well-financed special interest groups to protect their interests only via the county's charter.
-The higher voter threshold or approval broadens consensus because a higher percentage of Polk voters will be required to pass an initiative.
-Charter or ordinance changes can have serious consequences on the economy, taxes and how our government operates. This threshold will keep frivolous changes from being put on the charter or passed as an ordinance.
-It will also require proponents of an issue to properly educate and inform voters of the consequences or opportunities of the charter changes or ordinance changes.
-A 60% requirement creates confidence in residents that the issue is supported by a strong portion of the county rather than a tight majority.
-If approved by voters, the change would increase the number of votes needed to approve charter changes or ordinance changes from 50% plus one, to 60% of those voting on the proposed amendment.