Broward County, FL (September 23, 2020) – The Broward League of Cities (BLOC) and the Broward County City Managers’ Association (BCCMA) are launching an educational initiative to inform Broward County residents about County Charter Amendment #2 that will appear on the November 2020 ballot.
The proposed amendment, if approved, would give Broward County the power to supersede municipal zoning and regulatory authority for projects on county properties that are funded in whole or in part by funds from the transportation surtax, even if the projects fall within municipal borders.
“Before residents make a decision regarding the charter amendment, I encourage them to reach out to their city officials and learn more about Home Rule which provides municipalities local authority and the power to regulate and enact ordinances, codes, plans and resolutions within the city in which they were elected,” said City of Hollywood Commissioner Traci Callari, President of the Broward League of Cities.
In response, both organizations, along with the municipalities throughout the County, have worked collectively to better ensure voters have a clear explanation of the amendment, and explain how this will impact each municipality in Broward County. The educational efforts will include social media outreach, mailings, public service announcements, videos, and a speaker’s bureau.
“As the voice for the Broward County City Management, it is our job to ensure residents are educated on this amendment,” said Greg Harrison, City of Pompano Beach City Manager, President of the BCCMA.
About Broward League of Cities
The Broward League of Cities is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and resolving issues facing Broward County’s 31 cities and municipalities at the local, county and state level. The organization’s dedicated committees conduct research and suggest policies for current topics affecting residents, including education, housing, economic concerns and municipal services.
About Broward County City Managers’ Association
The Broward County City Managers’ Association brings together local government professional managers and administrators in Broward County, Florida, to stimulate the highest standards of public service and administration and to promote good fellowship and closer intergovernmental relationships. BCCMA advocates the principles, standards and code of ethics of the International City Management Association, and members are bound and agree to abide by the ICMA Code of Ethics.
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