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City of Fort Lauderdale Charter Amendment No. 2

Unofficial result: Passed

Source: results.browardvotes.gov

Fort Lauderdale city, Florida
My vote power: High

What does this measure do?

Candidates for Fort Lauderdale mayor or commission would have to give the city clerk documents showing they meet election rules. The clerk would check the paperwork; this question would add no tax or fee.

Read the official ballot measure (PDF)

Proposed by: Fort Lauderdale City Commission (Ordinance C-26-21)

The city's elected commission acted on advice from its Charter Revision Board. A city charter is the city's rulebook. Florida law says city voters must approve any change to it.

Source: fortlauderdale.gov

A YES vote means

Require mayor and commission candidates to submit proof of eligibility for the city clerk to review.

A NO vote means

Keep the current charter without this requirement for candidates to submit eligibility documents to the clerk.

Source: spotlightftl.com