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ORDINANCE 2026/ - Charter Amendments Referendum

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Supportive (1)Opposed (6)Concerned (1)

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Public comments
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.

Public comments (8)

OpposedTom ConnickJul 21, 2026

Spoke in opposition to all proposed ballot measures, arguing they reduce voter power, extend terms unjustifiably, and weaken beach protections.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 1:32:54 →
OpposedApril BolowichJul 21, 2026

Expressed deep distrust over rushing complex charter changes to the November ballot and canceling the 2027 and 2029 local elections.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 1:36:09 →
OpposedEllyce Miller-PlotkinJul 21, 2026

Expressed opposition to past commission decisions and argued that placing complex charter measures on the November ballot will overwhelm voters.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 3:15:10 →
OpposedRita MasiJul 21, 2026

Raised concerns about barrier island traffic impacts from Hillsboro Beach development and urged the commission not to push charter changes to November.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 3:24:40 →
OpposedMychal EstradaJul 21, 2026

Argued that the charter amendments together show a pattern of reducing public authority and transferring power to the commission and developers.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 3:28:00 →
OpposedJohn SlatteryJul 21, 2026

Questioned why the referendum items cannot be placed on the March election ballot instead of being rushed to November.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 2:25:43 →
ConcernedBrooke MeltzerJul 21, 2026

Requested moving the vote to March to allow adequate public education and suggested delaying the supermajority police/fire requirement.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 3:53:20 →
SupportiveCarrie HellenbrechtJul 21, 2026

Stated she is part of a silent majority of residents who support the city's direction even if they do not speak at meetings.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 3:58:30 →