Pompano Beach Charter Amendment

Five Votes. No Conflicts.

Two structural reforms. One petition. Florida law guarantees your right to put this on the ballot.

Request Your Petition Packet Learn About the Amendments

Two Amendments on the Ballot

What We're Asking Voters to Decide

Both are structural fixes — changes to how Pompano Beach government works. Voters get the final say.

Five Commissioners. Five Votes. One City.

A charter amendment to eliminate the Mayor-at-Large seat — ending 3–3 gridlock, giving every district one equal voice, and saving taxpayers the cost of the seat.

Ballot Item 2

Advisors Work For Residents. Not Developers.

A charter amendment to close the revolving door between City Hall, the CRA, and the consultants who shape what gets built — no dual strategic contracts, full interest disclosure, a 24-month cooling-off, and no grading your own work from a board seat.

Your Legal Rights

Florida Law Is On Your Side.

Florida Statute §166.031 guarantees residents the right to place charter amendments on the ballot — no commission vote required.

5,796

signatures needed — 10% of 57,956 registered voters

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"Shall" is mandatory.

Once a valid petition is filed, the Commission is legally required to place it on the ballot. No discretion. No veto.
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State law overrides local rules.

§166.031(3) applies "notwithstanding any charter provisions to the contrary." The city attorney cannot block it.
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Applies to any part of the charter.

Commission structure, procurement rules, any governance matter is fair game.
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Signatures valid for two years.

Per Florida AG opinion — consistent with the two-year municipal election cycle.

The Process

How a Citizen Petition Works

Collect Signatures

Any registered Pompano Beach voter may sign. Each signature requires printed name, address, and date — made in the presence of a circulator.

File With the City Clerk

All petition papers are assembled and filed as one instrument. The Clerk logs the filing date and begins verification.

Commission Must Act

Once 5,796 valid signatures are verified, the Commission shall place the amendment on the next general election ballot. They have no legal authority to refuse.

Voters Decide

A simple majority is all that's required. If it passes, it becomes part of the Pompano Beach City Charter.

Ready to Sign?

Request your packet and we'll email it right away. Or download a 2-page handout to share with your neighbors.

Request Your Petition Packet Download the Handout (PDF)

Tip: print double-sided on one sheet — one page explains the rights, the other breaks down both amendments.