Vote No on 4

In the upcoming November 2 election, Florida voters will determine the passage of Amendment 4 to the Florida Constitution. This is a statewide “Vote on Everything” — which will have devastating impact on our state’s economy and quality of life — and would require citizens to decide hundreds of technical land-use planning issues at the ballot box.

A strong grassroots campaign against Amendment 4 has been launched by Floridians for Smarter Growth. I encourage you to carefully review the proposed amendment and this group’s opposition position. Concerns they’ve identified include tax increases for homeowners; significant loss of jobs; and a weaker economy. I am urging you to join with me and the Florida Association of Realtors to “Vote No on 4.”

“Fewer jobs, fewer services, and longer recession? Amendment 4 doesn’t make financial sense in many, many ways,” says Florida Realtors Vice President of Public Policy John Sebree. “Voters who understand Amendment 4 recognize the danger, unfortunately not everyone understands the consequences yet. The amendment says it’s impossible to estimate costs, but that’s because the trickle-down effect will impact restaurants, schools and more – potentially every business and family in the state.”   

Should you decide to support a “No” vote — which is strictly voluntary — you can:

·          Solicit a “No” vote from your sphere, explaining how it will otherwise have a devastating impact on their lives

·         Add  a “Vote No on 4” logo to your email signature line Vote “No” at the polls on November 2

For more information about Amendment 4 and the negative implications to Floridians, visit  http://www.florida2010.org.

Best Regards,

Clark W. Toole, III

President

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Florida