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City Ponders Stand on Hometown Democracy: Amendment 4!

So IMPORTANT for every citizen in Nassau County!

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Full Speed Backward on Growth Management: Senate Bill 360

Full Speed Backward on Growth Management, by Peter Johnson, Amelia Island Association

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MORE NEWS AND VIEWS!! Hometown Democracy Amendment

Opponents of the Hometown Democracy Amendment to the state’s constitution repeatedly point to the experience of the city of St Pete Beach as proof that Amendment 4 will not work for Florida. This newspaper printed this point of view on October 14. It’s worth taking a hard look at St Pete Beach to understand the irrelevancy of the comparison.

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Weintraub to Overview Florida Hometown Democracy Amendment Men's Newcomers February 18th Meeting

Weintraub to Overview Florida Hometown Democracy Amendment Men’s Newcomers February 18th Meeting

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Traffic Crash Data: Did you know?

Nassau County crashes are up 44% compared to 5% for Florida; injuries are up 30% compared to 4% for Florida; and deaths are up 93% compared to 1% for Florida (all data from 2003 to 2007)?

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Amelia Island Trail Plans

Amelia Island Trail Plans

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"'Bicycle-friendly' island?" by Ryan Smith

”’Bicycle-friendly’ island?” by Ryan Smith

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We Must Help Manage Growth

A CALL FOR ACTION: ”...poorly thought-out economic policies are inevitably leading to higher taxes,” reports Peter Johnson, concerned citizen and Amelia Island Association board member.

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Hometown Democracy Amendment (Amendment 4)

“St. Pete Beach is No Example” By Peter Johnson/Amelia Island

“Opponents of the Hometown Democracy Amendment (Amendment 4) to the state’s constitution repeatedly point to the experience of the city of St. Pete Beach as proof that it will not work for Florida. This newspaper printed this point of view on Oct. 14. It’s worth taking a hard look at St. Pete Beach to understand the irrelevancy of the comparison.”

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