Pompano Beach Charter Amendment

Five Votes. No Conflicts.

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

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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.

Your Vote Shouldn't Be Worth Less Than the Mayor's.

A charter amendment to restructure how Pompano Beach votes — fairly. Every commissioner takes the same oath to serve the whole city.

Ballot Item 2

One Consultant Can't Serve Two Masters.

A charter amendment to close a structural conflict of interest — permanently. Applies to all current and future consultants.

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. Print it, sign it, and help us reach 7,000 signatures.

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