Charter proposals could change local politics

County’s Charter Review Commission considering proposals which would mean big changes if adopted by voters

When people think about voting, they often think about the representatives they elect.  Sometimes however, the way people vote at the ballot box directly affects the structure and rules of government, not just the players.

During the November general election, Alachua County voters could make big changes to local government.  That is thanks to a Florida law requiring that every 10 years, a 15-member Charter Review Commission solicit and consider amendments to the County charter.

Some of the proposals under consideration by the citizen-run commission could drastically alter the balance of politics in Alachua County.

For this complete story, see the May 20, 2010 printed edition of Alachua County Today.

For more information about the Charter Review Commission, or to see all the proposals, go to Alachua County Charter Review Commission Web site and click on Proposals Received by CRC to see the list of proposed changes being considered.