Amendment Four sparks protest

Time now for decision white -- war. Our hope for amendment number four has gains steam in the last few weeks as the Election Day draws closer at issue here whether voters should have the right to vote on changes to local land use -- Before county leaders can give developers the green light as Jackie Barron shows us today the argument sparked protest in Manatee County.

And Africa to do with the man who wore a small group gathered in downtown Bradenton descended big message on -- name for. The grassroots effort started seven years ago as a way to control growth in Florida. I'm minutes for requires a county government but any changes to its comprehensive land use plan to vote with a referendum on -- balance. Weaning developments need public support in the state of Florida on the only ten commissioners court -- in the -- Jill the clashes served as a Manatee County commissioner for two decades.

Amendment floor. Gives the voters a chance to have a stamp of approval when your change in our community plan.

Which is our community character the group chose this spot to rally because on this day in manatee county commission planned to discuss the future. -- Robinson farm near the beaches.

In the case of Robinson font manatee county's future land -- already allows for homes here. But it developer wants the ability to build three times as many. Which has some folks saying this is the perfect example of why voters should vote for amendment for.

You know the way the the the amendment was written. I think it does us. Scare a lot of people did Alan Henderson with some homebuilders association has another example in my and -- four existing government facility and they're gonna change from. Four. Units in the restroom to six.

The voters got a vote on that because as part of the -- plan Anderson predicts if it passes this seat loses jobs tell me why it would cost jobs.

Well -- jobs because it's gonna slow down the economy Astra Robinson fired.

County commissioners voted for just three against the developer's request. In managing Jackie Barron is channeling.

If it passes amendment for May mean extra expenses for county government -- with developing ballot language for each new comp plan change request. Early voting will start on Monday.