The League of Women Voters is proudly nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government.

LWVFL News » Amendment 8 Struck From November Ballot

Amendment 8 Struck From November Ballot

ORLANDO, Fla. – The League of Women Voters of Florida has released the following statement in response to the court’s decision to strike Amendment 8 from the November ballot on Monday:

“It’s a great day for Florida voters. The Constitution Revision Commission knew exactly what they were doing when they drafted Amendment 8 — grouping a controversial measure with popular ideas in an effort to hoodwink voters, then using vague and misleading language to hide that fact,” said Patricia Brigham, president of the Florida League.

“Amendment 8 would have used the feel-good language of civic education and term limits to lure voters into voting Yes, while wresting local control of schools,” Brigham continued. “We were confident that the courts would see through the charade and are thrilled that they agree.”

###

The League of Women Voters of Florida encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of Florida Education Fund works to register voters, provide voters with election information through voter guides as well as candidate forums and debates.

NEWSROOM

latest post

TO FIND OUT MORE VISIT US ON FACEBOOK