The battle over Amendment 4, the "Vote on Everything" initiative designed to throttle down growth in Florida, has come to Live Oak. A supporter of the initiative says our local Chamber of Commerce broke the law by holding a meeting at City Hall to tell folks what's at stake. The war of words is underway in our letters and Rant & Rave columns as well.
We've made our position clear. In Tampa or Miami, Amendment 4 might - and we stress the word - actually seem to make sense, if only at first blush. In places where developers have run roughshod over the environment and the will of the voters, drastic measures (such as Amendment 4's requirement that each and every change to a land use plan be put to a community-wide vote) could well sound reasonable.
But not here.
Intelligent growth is the key to sustaining the local economy. Without it, we'll never find a way to keep our young folks from leaving home for greener pastures.
The issues involved are complex and we plan to discuss them in detail as the debate progresses. There's plenty more to come, folks. This one's just getting started.
Local News
October 1, 2009
<font color="#0033CC">OUR VIEW:</font> The battle’s on over Amendment 4
- Local News
-
- Temps to dip this weekend
-
Free community fitness at parks
-
Motorcyclist walks away from collision with car
-
Outbreak of Cinara aphids in south county reported
-
Branford High's Karen Koon named district teacher of the year
-
Students raise funds for Evan’s Cause
-
Closing date approaching on quota liquor licensing
-
Road to Olustee at Suwannee Museum
-
Best Super Bowl ad? Vote for your favorite
Naked M&Ms, an out-of-shape dog on a mission and Clint Eastwood delivering a passionate speech about American adversity -- these are among the favorite commercials that aired during Sunday's Super Bowl.
-
Prisoner transport vehicle involved in wreck
A Jacksonville man was traveling down the wrong side of I-10 when he crashed into the van.
- More Local News Headlines
Obama Gives Education Waivers to 10 States
Giffords Aide to Run for Her Seat
LA School in Sex Abuse Scandal Reopens
Winter Slamming North Asia, Parts of Europe
Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment of Homs
States, Banks Reach Foreclosure-abuse Settlement
Raw Video: Italy's Mount Etna Bursts Into Life
Greeks March; Angry Despite Debt Deal
Raw Video: U.S. Pullout Celebration
Raw Video: Annual Empire State Building Run-Up
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout
Video of Ga. Man Who Killed Girl Released
Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
Ga Girl Fights Off Kidnapper at Walmart
Nevada Highway Patrol, City Settle Beating Case
Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
