My support for Amendment 4 to Florida’s Constitution known as the “Hometown Democracy Amendment” is very much related to my professional experiences over the last 60 years as a practicing architect, planner, participating citizen and educator. I have long observed myths related to continued population increase and economic growth in Florida.
One myth; growth does increase the local tax base and is thus beneficial. However, the cost of additional city and county public services, maintenance and other capital costs often exceed the new revenues. Over time public costs of delivering local services tend to stumble; thus, a net loss for the community.
Most of Florida’s cities and counties are today facing budget crises as an unintended consequence of the past decades’ real estate boom.
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