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I don't want to be melodramatic here, but this could well be the last stand for home rule in Florida.
Land-use is arguably the one major policy area where cities and counties have lots of autonomy and power.
If Tallahassee can strip local governments of even that...
Land-use is arguably the one major policy area where cities and counties have lots of autonomy and power.
If Tallahassee can strip local governments of even that...
September 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I don't want to be melodramatic here, but this could well be the last stand for home rule in Florida.
Land-use is arguably the one major policy area where cities and counties have lots of autonomy and power.
If Tallahassee can strip local governments of even that...
Land-use is arguably the one major policy area where cities and counties have lots of autonomy and power.
If Tallahassee can strip local governments of even that...
City-council-watcher @michaelbishop.me was impressed with Young at a forum. “Top take away? Naya Young killed it,” Bishop wrote. “The other six candidates—including one who is running on his experience (Scott) having served on council—tripped over themselves trying to answer.”
September 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
City-council-watcher @michaelbishop.me was impressed with Young at a forum. “Top take away? Naya Young killed it,” Bishop wrote. “The other six candidates—including one who is running on his experience (Scott) having served on council—tripped over themselves trying to answer.”
Frontrunner Tom Scott came in a clear first place with 27% of the vote, but nowhere near the 50% needed to avoid a runoff election. Newcomer Naya Young surprised by beating strong candidates Fran Tate, Tom DeGeorge, and Ariel Amirah Danley to earn second place with 13% of the vote.
September 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Frontrunner Tom Scott came in a clear first place with 27% of the vote, but nowhere near the 50% needed to avoid a runoff election. Newcomer Naya Young surprised by beating strong candidates Fran Tate, Tom DeGeorge, and Ariel Amirah Danley to earn second place with 13% of the vote.