Candidate Oath for Write-In Candidate (Form DS-DE 24A). CRC Resolution 2020-06 - County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements - Signed (1).pdf BoCC Natural Resources Ord2020_12_Charter_executed 5-26-2020_ADA.pdf BoCC Ordinance 2020-13_Charter Amendment Equity_Final Signed.pdf 2. Some of the specifics on how this works and how it can be more equitable will be revisited when the new School Board is seated. Vote yes. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements. candidate at a primary election, and who is defeated for nomination, is prohibited from being listed on the ballot at the Consolidated Election as an independent candidate, a candidate of another political party, or from filing a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate at that Consolidated Election. stream Establishing County Growth Management Area. UF) - Time Certain at 4pm Fiscal Consideration: N/A Yes, I also saw him on Fox News (https://tinyurl.com/Iguana1118) and yes, like most of you I saw that coming a mile away. Vote yes on this amendment. Vote for Kayser Enneking. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements Summary: This amendment would allow for candidates for office to submit treasurer reports electronically only and eliminate any requirement for them to submit the reports on paper. In 1998 when the City was building up parks along Hogtown Creek, a group of angry White people started a movement to prevent the accessibility of these parks. This is silly and racist. Campaign Treasurer’s Report Electronic Filing Requirements for Miami-Dade County (Form MD-ED 10)* 5. When the new County Commission is sworn in, it’s up to us to get them to fund it with linkage fees, a new tax, or transfers. Vote yes. And I don’t want to hear it about not voting. Vote yes unless you hate low wage workers. The Florida Citizen Voters are leading this campaign and are very, very conservative. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements Shall the Alachua County Charter be amended to remove any requirement that candidates file treasurer reports on paper, while retaining the existing requirement that they must file treasurer reports electronically? 2020 election results for Macomb County races in the Michigan general election, including Macomb County prosecutor and local, school board and proposal results. (10 ILCS 5/7-61, 10-3, 17-16.1, 18-9.1) And like above, the only way to take them out is by voting on them like this. Leave a comment and I’ll respond for clarification. This is an extra tax ($1 per $1,000 taxable value of a home) that pays for ~320 nurses, councilors, etc. But still, vote for him. COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT CONCERNING CANDIDATE TREASURER REPORT REQUIREMENTS Shall the Alachua County Charter be amended to remove any requirement that candidates file treasurer reports on paper, while retaining the existing requirement that they must file treasurer reports electronically? Maybe the census won’t be screwed and Florida will get one or two more congresspeople with one of the new districts having to be in North Central Florida because of the sheer size of CD3. Relationship Between County and Municipal Ordinances for Protection of Certain Natural Resources. It will go up to $10 on Sept. 30, 2021, and go up $1 every Sept. 30 until 2026 where it’ll be adjusted annually for inflation. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements. Extend “Save Our Homes” Portability Period Amendment. by Jeremiah Tattersall, from thestrawhat.org. What’s being proposed isn’t an open primary, this is a jungle primary (https://tinyurl.com/Iguana1120). %PDF-1.3 Just freaking vote. Like the above proposed amendment, this one would help preserve environmental standards. This would require a comprehensive review of all current and proposed policies for racial and gender bias. One requirement of being a Charter County is that a Charter Review Commission (CRC) is convened once every ten years to review the County Charter and propose amendments that will be placed on the ballot for voter’s consideration. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements Shall the Alachua County Charter be amended to remove any requirement that candidates file treasurer reports on paper, while retaining the existing requirement that they must file treasurer reports electronically? If you live in HD 21, which is Western Alachua, Gilchrist, and Dixie, you should get all your neighbors, friends, and whoever else you can drag to the polls to vote for Enneking. Vote yes on this amendment. City of Gainesville Charter Amendment Changing the Name of the Charter Officer “Clerk of the Commission” to “City Clerk”. But just shut up and vote for Biden. Require Constitutional Amendments to be Passed Twice Initiative. That’d be nice, but until then vote for Adam Christensen. Yes, this is short but like before, you wouldn’t be reading this blog if you weren’t already voting for Prizzia. City of Gainesville Charter Amendment Creating a Preamble to the Charter. We will note that the recommendations here are not just Jeremiah’s, but also largely correspond to voting guides of local organizations such as Women for Wise Growth, the Democratic Executive Committee, the Human Rights Campaign and Sierra Club, the only differences being Judge retentions and State Amendments 5 and 6. %��������� Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements If passed , this amendment would remove any requirement that requires candidates to file paper treasurer reports and maintain the current requirement that treasurer reports be filed electronically. 20-0850 COVID Response (incl. A local agency may also require electronic submissions. Vote yes to undo this mess. What they did was change the charter to prevent the use of funds to make paved paths along Hogtown Creek. County Charter Cleanup Amendment Removing Unconstitutional Provisions. Identification and Elimination of Racial and Gender Bias in Alachua County Policies. It was done because they didn’t want Black people in or around their backyards. If a city charter prescribes application requirements, the general application requirements do not apply, except for the statement that the candidate is aware of the nepotism law. LGC Staff Blog: Governor Cooper Extends Executive Order 124; NC Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Order 142 extending the requirements of EO 124 regarding the prohibiiton of utility shut offs. PACs, political parties), committees that support or oppose candidates and ballot measure in more than one county and candidates and committees formed for CalPERS or CalSTRS elections. For more info, contact jtattersall@flaflcio.org, Complete list of Iguana articles (1996-2008), Gainesville, Florida's progressive events calendar and newsletter since 1986. Any amendment or modification to the city's charter requires a public vote. Sure. I cannot express to you how excited I am to have her on the commission. The amendment would define "member of law enforcement agency" to include a commissioned officer, noncommissioned staff and agent of any local or state police force, jail, detention facility, or corrections agency. This would make it harder to sell off parts of GRU. They’re not in effect because they’ve been ruled unconstitutional but they’re still there. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements Currently, all paperwork for the supervisor of elections must be in paper form. This does nothing. This is a tax cut that goes mostly to the rich, but increasing the transfer from two years to three does make it more inclusive. COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT CONCERNING CANDIDATE TREASURER REPORT REQUIREMENTS. Vote no on this attack on direct democracy. Renewal of the Existing One Mill Ad Valorem Tax for School District Operating Expenses. (a) The commissioners court of the county may adopt by order a financial disclosure reporting system for county officers, precinct officers, county judicial officers, candidates for those offices, and county employees. Information on Utility Reporting Required by EO 124: NC Utilities Commission Website (see the March 31, 2020 entry in the red "Alert" box). It’s a minor inconvenience to have to submit a paper copy but there’s no way to do away with this requirement except for updating the charter. Vote yes. Further, the amendments to the city charter are not written into the ballot question, and so the actual amendments are unknown. This prevented us from expanding the park (ADA compliance requirements for federal/state grants) and directly led to the over development of the area around the corner of University Avenue and W 34th Street. Six proposed amendments are to the Alachua County charter, and four amendments for the City of Gainesville charter. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements This amendment, supported by slightly more than 64% of voters, Lauren Witte // Alligator Staff The Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements amendment proposes removing any requirement to turn in these treasury reports filings by paper. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements. And if one of them does lose their seat Governor Ron DeSantis gets to appoint someone who will most likely be younger and more conservative. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements This amendment, supported by slightly more than 64% of voters, Lauren Witte // Alligator Staff Establish a Growth Management Zone. Like Amendment 5, it would be almost impossible to publicly stand against this. County Charter Amendment Establishing Alachua County Affordable Housing Trust Fund. To my knowledge, no Judge in Florida has ever not retained their office. This doesn’t do what many people think it’ll do. Vote yes. There are six Charter Amendments that will appear on the November 3, 2020, general election ballot. City of Gainesville Charter Amendment Eliminating Restrictions on Construction of Paved Surfaces on City-Owned Land. Voters approved an amendment modernizing county campaign finance procedures by “ [removing the] requirement that candidates file treasurer reports on paper.” Candidates will still be required to file treasurer reports electronically. Obituary – Dr. Harold Martin Stahmer, Jr. 8. • Miami-Dade County Home Rule Amendment and Charter • Ethical Campaign Practices Ordinanc e, Miami-Dade County Code at Sec. Vote for Adam Christensen. An issue with growth has been when large property owners annex themselves into rural municipalities in order to get more favorable zoning changes and lax environmental standards. But people can feel good about supporting veterans instead of, you know, supporting veterans in a substantive way. Top-Two Open Primaries for State Offices Initiative. Vote yes on creating the framework for the Alachua County Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Vote no against the anti-immigrant crusaders. city candidates and measures and other city We do a lot of new things that we didn’t do way back yonder, like GRUcom (city fiber), and we need to update our charter to make sure that the utility owned by the people stays with the people. You don’t need to know anything about him except that he sucks (official Straw Hat position). City of Gainesville Charter Amendment Limiting Commission Authority to Dispose of Certain Utility Systems. It’s a minor inconvenience to have to submit a paper copy but there’s no way to do away with this requirement except for updating the charter. We need a bucket full of cash to address the affordable housing crisis in Alachua County and this amendment is the bucket. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements PRO: • Modernizes the Alachua County campaign finance disclosure process (this … He is a hard working organizer with the AFL-CIO and a committed watchdog on local issues. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> And maybe the Republicans won’t try to challenge the constitutionally required Fair Districting (https://tinyurl.com/Iguana1119) with DeSantis’ new Florida Supreme Court. Vote for Biden. One of the few ways we can avoid something really scary is if Biden wins in a blowout. 2-11.1.1 • Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook • … There’s some really queerphobic stuff in the County Charter that should be taken out. Shall the Alachua County Charter be amended to remove any requirement that candidates file treasurer reports on paper, while retaining the existing requirement that they must file treasurer reports electronically? Homestead Property Tax Discount for Spouses of Deceased Veterans Amendment. Vote for Anna Prizzia. Vote yes to mandate this review. While he is a bit flip and loose,  it does not take away from the serious consideration given each item. Vote yes. This amendment would help put a lid on that nonsense. Because the districts are gerrymandered the politicians don’t represent the will of the people, so the people have to pass progressive initiatives themselves. That said, I will be voting yes for Scott Makar and Joseph Lewis and no for everyone else. 4 0 obj It’s a minor inconvenience to have to submit a paper copy but there’s no way to do away with this requirement except for updating the charter. 4. Currently, candidates have to submit a paper and an electronic copy of their treasurer reports. If not for these White people’s fear of Black people, the Publix and much of the plazas and apartment complexes would be a large nature park instead of one of the most polluted bodies of water in Gainesville. Vote yes. Through its calendar, directory of organizations, and content, it fosters the growth of movement consciousness and community organizing on issues from local to international. This amendment allows for the digital version of campaign finance reports to be submitted, reducing paper waste and improving flexibility. The Trust cannot legally be funded in the charter but this would establish it. King County Charter Amendment 1, a charter amendment that requires investigations into police-related deaths, is on the ballot as a referral in King County on November 3, 2020. Also, please know that on Oct. 4 the League of Women Voters had their candidate forum via Zoom, and things being what they are, that will also mean it should be available for all the see at their Facebook or website, so check it out. Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements. This doesn’t do everything that it should, but it does lay the groundwork. Currently, candidates have to submit a paper and an electronic copy of their treasurer reports. It’s a minor inconvenience to have to submit a paper copy but there’s no way to do away with this requirement except for updating the charter. It’s slower than I’d like but it’s still good. Declaration and First Amendment Waiver (optional) 6. The Iguana and the role of the movement press, Veterans for Peace, 34th Annual Winter Solstice Concert December 19 – Virtual, History and the people who make it: Gainesville Women for Equal Rights – Part 4, Scott Camil remembers David Chalmers, Hal Stahmer, Rest in power, David Chalmers and Hal Stahmer, United Faculty of Florida opposes spring in-person classes, November/December 2020 Gainesville Iguana. No: 46,583 votes, 35.90%. This is being proposed to stop progressive initiatives like Felon Rights Restoration, the $15 minimum wage, medical marijuana, and others. It’s a minor inconvenience to have to submit a paper copy but there’s no way to do away with this requirement except for … That would keep this election away from the packed courts and remove as much doubt as possible. COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT CONCERNING CANDIDATE TREASURER REPORT REQUIREMENTS Shall the Alachua County Charter be amended to remove any requirement that candidates file treasurer reports on paper, while retaining the existing requirement that they must file treasurer reports electronically? This is a major charter amendment that will help us preserve wild spaces and encourage infill growth. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements Shall the Alachua County Charter be amended to remove any requirement that candidates file treasurer reports on paper, while retaining the existing requirement that they must file treasurer reports electronically? Citizen Requirement for Voting Initiative. We’re voting on a lot of cosmetic changes to the City and County charters, what’s one more. This doesn’t matter. UF) - Time Certain at 4pm Fiscal Consideration: N/A County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements Shall the Alachua County Charter be amended to remove any requirement that candidates file treasurer reports on paper, while retaining the existing requirement that they must file treasurer reports electronically? Vote yes. Please vote yes for this. Amendment 3: All voters vote in primary elections for state legislature, governor and cabinet; Yes: 57.01%: 5,840,881 total votes: No: 42.99%: 4,403,757 total votes County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements Currently, candidates have to submit a paper and an electronic copy of their treasurer reports. Every ten years, the Charter Review Commission reviews the Alachua County Home Rule Charter and proposes amendments or revisions for placement on the general election ballot. Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements. candidates and ballot measures (e.g. COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT CONCERNING CANDIDATE TREASURER REPORT REQUIREMENTS . Declaration for Candidates Not Automatically Covered (optional) 7. It makes no difference but the only way to change the name is to vote on it. This is the cheaper and more environmentally damaging way of developing as opposed to following the Alachua County Comp plan (https://tinyurl.com/Iguana1121) which encourages more sustainable development in urban clusters. County Charter Amendment . So yes, this is short and a little more bitter than a usual voter guide. This amendment would prevent municipalities from trying to pass lax environmental regulations to circumvent more comprehensive programs. It’s a minor inconvenience to have to submit a paper copy but there’s no way to do away with this requirement except for updating the charter. City charter may prescribe a filing fee for candidates, but must also provide an alternative procedure to payment of the fee, such as a petition. ____ Yes ____ No (b) The commissioners court shall prescribe the items required to be reported and the times the report is due. The reason most people are supporting this is that it’s very popular and might be politically hard to publicly advocate against. Correction Affidavit for As If-Specific-Purpose Committee Campaign Finance Report (Form COR-PAC) Notice Filed by Legislator Concerning Relative Who Is A Lobbyist (Form LEG-REL) For Personal Financial Statement Forms and Instructions: See PFS For TEC Filers Yes: 83,174 votes, 64.10%. Alachua County, FL – In 1986 the voters of Alachua County adopted the Alachua County Charter. I’m sorry I’m not writing more on Alford but honestly, if you’re reading this and not voting for Alford you’re in the wrong place. The Gainesville Iguana is a semi-monthly progressive newsletter and calendar of events which first began publishing in October 1986. Correction Affidavit for As If-Specific-Purpose Committee Campaign Finance Report (Form COR-PAC) Notice Filed by Legislator Concerning Relative Who Is A Lobbyist (Form LEG-REL) For Personal Financial Statement Forms and Instructions: See PFS For TEC Filers Amendment 2 would increase the state minimum wage from $8.56 in 2020 to $15 in 2026. This is the baby of Sen Brandes. I know. q!Hn�dY�fK�72��T��XJ�dm�YG��o��О��3`@q�T%�������{�m�{����2�y�/��� �'U���RV�rS�l���m�t�7���G�\��j���m��v[�e��%�>/Ng��d�of�\���/�&/nfy�䗻���7��d�g�lqR���a�W��:/��p$>���;xE�;w�O�/�­���=)��gǁ����Y�fJ�w�����&�y�)����uy��ўi�s�޺Q���{:�g�:+�?/|��~���o���o�$��/e;f J���hjU���U�����;��xc���'$("��\�:Y��ĢLP�5x����Z�ZG�գԠ��/��L��^[8]N��Z�S;Bn�bclo"���}�]�A�Ý���F��QDr���]Cmg@�X5Hw���b�r���I�ٽ-7cL�)�ik�w$q�z�ْk'[�;°�"��Dzm�f�17��tR�����|?�}�⯰>�g��J��p�. Charter Amendment No. The Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements amendment proposes removing any requirement to turn in these treasury reports filings by paper. Note: The Iguana is happy to have Jeremiah Tattersall’s permission to run his voter guide again. An original and one paper copy is required. COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT CONCERNING CANDIDATE TREASURER REPORT REQUIREMENTS Shall the Alachua County Charter be amended to remove any requirement that candidates file treasurer reports on paper, while retaining the existing requirement that they must file treasurer reports electronically? 20-0850 COVID Response (incl. She’s a badass and deserves your support. Only U.S. citizens can currently vote and the purpose of this amendment is to drive anti-immigrant voters to the polls, hoping that they will also vote for Trump and his cronies. County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements County Charter Cleanup Amendment Removing Unconstitutional Provisions Proposed City of Gainesville Referenda City of Gainesville Charter Amendment Changing the Name of the Charter Officer “Clerk of the Commission” to … Shall the Alachua County Charter be amended to remove any requirement that candidates file treasurer reports on paper, while retaining the existing requirement that they must file treasurer … County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements Currently, candidates have to submit a paper and an electronic copy of their treasurer reports. Vote no on this bullshit. This is one of the few competitive seats in Florida and we could really, really use more friends in Tallahassee. In broad strokes, the Charter also establishes the authority and responsibility of the city officers - the City Attorney, City Auditor, City Clerk, City Magistrate, City Manager, and City Treasurer. CRC Resolution 2020-06 - County Charter Amendment Concerning Candidate Treasurer Report Requirements - Signed (1).pdf BoCC Natural Resources Ord2020_12_Charter_executed 5-26-2020_ADA.pdf BoCC Ordinance 2020-13_Charter Amendment Equity_Final Signed.pdf 2. I know. x�\�r�F}�W�L� It’s a tax cut for the surviving spouses of deceased veterans. Sorry for the bluntness in this analysis, but I don’t have time to lead you to this conclusion in a less jarring way. And maybe Alachua County will get a new district without Clay County, and maybe this seat will be competitive in 2 years. Simply put, if there is a conflict between a city and the county over an environmental ordinance, the stricter one would apply. I’m not sure what enforcement mechanism there is for it, but I think it’s a good proposal. As far as I can tell these are the most reasonable conservatives on the bench and would be the only ones DeSantis could replaced with worse people. Election on question whether charter commission shall be elected 1 40:69A-2 Election of charter commission members at same time public question is submitted 1 40:69A-3 Candidates for charter commission 1 40:69A-4 Canvass of election 2 40:69A-5 Organization of charter commission; quorum; majority required for effective recommendations Currently, candidates have to submit a paper and an electronic copy of their treasurer reports.