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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures for voters in Florida in 2024.

In 2024, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia covered electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2024

Election dates

November 5

Miami-Dade County

See also: Miami-Dade County, Florida ballot measures

Miami, Florida, Referendum 1, Residency Requirements for City Commissioner and Mayor Candidates Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring candidates for City Commissioner to have continuous residency in their district for at least one year before qualifying, and candidates for Mayor to have continuous residency in the City of Miami for at least one year before qualifying.

A "no" vote opposed requiring candidates for City Commissioner to have continuous residency in their district for at least one year before qualifying, and candidates for Mayor to have continuous residency in the City of Miami for at least one year before qualifying.

Miami, Florida, Referendum 2, Authorize Sale and Lease of Watson Island for Residential and Commercial Uses Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the sale or lease of 5.4 acres on Watson Island to Ecoresiliency Miami LLC for $135 million for residential and commercial uses, waiving bidding, returning 13 acres to the city for a new waterfront park, canceling an existing theme park and hotel lease, and contributing $15 million for affordable housing and public benefits.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the sale or lease of 5.4 acres on Watson Island to Ecoresiliency Miami LLC for $135 million for residential and commercial uses, waiving bidding, returning 13 acres to the city for a new waterfront park, canceling an existing theme park and hotel lease, and contributing $15 million for affordable housing and public benefits.

Miami, Florida, Referendum 3, Revise Leases and Sell Property at 888 MacArthur Causeway and Biscayne Bay Development Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the leases at 888 MacArthur Causeway to sell 3.2 acres to the tenant for $25 million, extending the lease by 24 years, reducing development, and including $9 million for affordable housing, office space, and an expanded public promenade along Biscayne Bay.

A "no" vote opposed amending the leases at 888 MacArthur Causeway to sell 3.2 acres to the tenant for $25 million, extending the lease by 24 years, reducing development, and including $9 million for affordable housing, office space, and an expanded public promenade along Biscayne Bay.

Miami, Florida, Referendum 4, December Runoff Election Date for Mayor and City Commissioner Elections Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported changing the date of runoff elections for mayor and city commissioners from the third Tuesday after the first Monday in November to the second Tuesday in December of odd-numbered years.

A "no" vote opposed changing the runoff election date for City of Miami elections, thereby keeping it on the third Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Miami-Dade County, Florida, Free Public Wi-Fi Straw Poll Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising Miami-Dade County to take actions to "expand free public Wi-Fi access countywide, including advocating for any necessary changes to state or federal law."

A "no" vote opposed advising Miami-Dade County to take actions to "expand free public Wi-Fi access countywide, including advocating for any necessary changes to state or federal law."


Orange County

See also: Orange County, Florida ballot measures

Anaheim Union High School District, California, Measure K, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Anaheim Union High School District to issue $496,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Anaheim Union High School District to issue $496,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Brea Olinda Unified School District, California, Measure H, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Brea Olinda Unified School District’ to issue $160,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and require an estimated property tax levy of $39 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Brea Olinda Unified School District’ to issue $160,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and require an estimated property tax levy of $39 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Buena Park, California, Measure R, Essential Services Sales Tax Enactment Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% with revenue dedicated to essential services.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% with revenue dedicated to essential services.

Buena Park School District, California, Measure M, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Buena Park School District to issue $84,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Buena Park School District to issue $84,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Cypress, California, Measure S, Housing Development at Los Alamitos Race Course Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported allowing for the development of 676 additional housing units at the Los Alamitos Race Course as opposed to 766 units elsewhere in the city.

A “no” vote opposed allowing for the development of 676 additional housing units at the Los Alamitos Race Course as opposed to 766 units elsewhere in the city.

Dana Point, California, Measure T, Short Term Rental Ordinance Initiative (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported repealing and replacing the current short term rental ordinance.

A “no” vote opposed repealing and replacing the current short term rental ordinance.

Fullerton Joint Union High School District, California, Measure L, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Fullerton Joint Union High School District to issue $284,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $21 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Fullerton Joint Union High School District to issue $284,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $21 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Fullerton School District, California, Measure N, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Fullerton School District to issue $262,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Fullerton School District to issue $262,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Huntington Beach, California, Measure U, City Planning and Zoning Changes Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported establishing city planning and zoning as a municipal affair and that city-initiated general plan or zoning changes must be approved by voters if they present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment.

A “no” vote opposed establishing city planning and zoning as a municipal affair and that city-initiated general plan or zoning changes must be approved by voters if they present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment.

La Habra, California, Measure V, Local Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported renewing the local sales tax at a rate of 1% with revenue dedicated to general services.

A “no” vote opposed renewing the local sales tax at a rate of 1% with revenue dedicated to general services.

La Habra City School District, California, Measure O, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the La Habra City School District to issue $73,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the La Habra City School District to issue $73,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

La Palma, California, Measure W, City Council Member Term Limit Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported establishing a three consecutive term limit for members of city council.

A “no” vote opposed establishing a three consecutive term limit for members of city council.

Los Alamitos, California, Measure X, Charter Revisions Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported making various charter amendments to provisions relating to elections, term limits, campaigns, lobbying, and public works contracts.

A “no” vote opposed making various charter amendments to provisions relating to elections, term limits, campaigns, lobbying, and public works contracts.

Lowell Joint School District, California, Measure P, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Lowell Joint School District to issue $54,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Lowell Joint School District to issue $54,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Mission Viejo, California, Measure Y, Transient Occupancy Tax Increase Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported increasing the transient occupancy tax from 8% to 12%.

A “no” vote opposed increasing the transient occupancy tax from 8% to 12%.

Orange, California, Measure AA, Legalization of Private Fireworks Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported permitting the sale, possession, and use of fireworks in Orange subject to regulations.

A "no" vote opposed permitting the sale, possession, and use of fireworks in Orange subject to regulations.

Orange, California, Measure Z, Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% for 10 years.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% for 10 years.

Rancho Santiago Community College District, California, Measure G, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Rancho Santiago Community College District to issue $720,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Rancho Santiago Community College District to issue $720,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

San Clemente, California, Measure BB, Beach Maintenance Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional 0.5% sales tax with revenue dedicated to beach maintenance.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional 0.5% sales tax with revenue dedicated to beach maintenance.

Santa Ana, California, Measure CC, Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported this ballot measure to:

  • limit rent increases at the lesser of three percent (3%) or eighty percent (80%) of the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is less;
  • prohibit more than one rent increase in any12-month period unless the property is exempt; and
  • require written notice of just cause to terminate a tenancy.

A "no" vote opposed this ballot measure to:

  • limit rent increases at the lesser of three percent (3%) or eighty percent (80%) of the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is less;
  • prohibit more than one rent increase in any12-month period unless the property is exempt; and
  • require written notice of just cause to terminate a tenancy.

Santa Ana, California, Measure DD, Noncitizen Voting in Municipal Elections Amendment (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to allow non-citizen residents of Santa Ana to vote in municipal elections.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment to allow non-citizen residents of Santa Ana to vote in municipal elections.

Santa Ana, California, Measure EE, City Governance Changes Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to:

  • allow the Santa Ana City Council to establish a process for addressing and enforcing alleged violations of the Code of Ethics;
  • grant the City Clerk and City Attorney the authority to enter into contracts related to their respective offices;
  • repeal language from the city charter regarding capital improvement plans that was considered redundant;
  • repeal language from the city charter regarding bonds that was considered obsolete.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment to:

  • allow the Santa Ana City Council to establish a process for addressing and enforcing alleged violations of the Code of Ethics;
  • grant the City Clerk and City Attorney the authority to enter into contracts related to their respective offices;
  • repeal language from the city charter regarding capital improvement plans that was considered redundant;
  • repeal language from the city charter regarding bonds that was considered obsolete.

Santa Ana, California, Measure FF, City Council Compensation Amendment (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported indexing City Council compensation at a salary of 33% of that of an Orange County Superior Court Judge.

A "no" vote opposed indexing City Council compensation at a salary of 33% of that of an Orange County Superior Court Judge.

Santa Ana Unified School District, California, Measure I, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Santa Ana Unified School District to issue $355,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Santa Ana Unified School District to issue $355,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Seal Beach, California, Measure GG, Sales Tax Enactment Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5%.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5%.

Stanton, California, Measure HH, Mayoral Term Limits Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported establishing a two full-term limit for the office of mayor.

A “no” vote opposed establishing a two full-term limit for the office of mayor.

Tustin, California, Measure II, Mayor and City Council Term Limits Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported making revisions to the term limits for mayor and city council members.

A “no” vote opposed making revisions to the term limits for mayor and city council members.

Tustin Unified School District, California, Measure J, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Tustin Unified School District to issue $261,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Tustin Unified School District to issue $261,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

Yorba Linda, California, Measure JJ, Land Use Regulations Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported revising city land use regulations.

A “no” vote opposed revising city land use regulations.

Yorba Linda, California, Measure KK, Use of the Bryant Ranch Shopping Center Land Initiative (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported allowing for high density residential housing and mixed-use development at the site of the Bryant Ranch Shopping Center.

A “no” vote opposed allowing for high density residential housing and mixed-use development at the site of the Bryant Ranch Shopping Center.


Pinellas County

See also: Pinellas County, Florida ballot measures

Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 1, Term Limits for County Commissioners Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting term limits on county commissioners who have held office for the preceding 12 years and requiring a minimum of four years off before serving again.

A "no" vote opposed enacting term limits on county commissioners.

Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 2, Initiative Process Changes Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported providing for initiative petition drives from September through April before a November general election, requiring monthly submission deadlines for signed petitions, requiring tallies of verified petitions on the Supervisor of Election’s website, and requiring preparation of ballot translations.

A "no" vote opposed providing for initiative petition drives from September through April before a November general election, requiring monthly submission deadlines for signed petitions, requiring tallies of verified petitions on the Supervisor of Election’s website, and requiring preparation of ballot translations.

Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 3, Reduce Signature Requirement for Charter Amendment Initiative Petitions Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported reducing the number of signatures required for an initiative charter amendment from eight to five percent of registered county voters.

A "no" vote opposed reducing the number of signatures required for an initiative charter amendment to five percent of registered county voters, thereby leaving in place the current requirement of eight percent.

Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 4, Appointment and Removal of County Attorney by County Attorney Oversight Committee Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported providing that the 12-member County Attorney Oversight Committee can select and appoint a County Attorney by an supermajority vote of eight members, and may remove the County Attorney by a seven-member vote at two consecutive meetings, or by an eight-member supermajority vote at one meeting.

A "no" vote opposed providing that the 12-member County Attorney Oversight Committee can select and appoint a County Attorney by an supermajority vote of eight members, and may remove the County Attorney by a seven-member vote at two consecutive meetings, or by an eight-member supermajority vote at one meeting.

Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 5, Requiring Ballot Questions to be Voted on During Even-Year General Elections Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring that county charter amendments placed on the ballot through initiative petition or referred to the ballot by the Board of County Commissioners be voted on only during even-numbered general elections.

A "no" vote opposed requiring that county charter amendments placed on the ballot through initiative petition or referred to the ballot by the Board of County Commissioners be voted on only during even-numbered general elections.

Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 6, Charter Amendment Publication Requirements Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported changing the publication requirements for county charter amendment ballot questions to conform to those required by state law, which requires publication in one news paper in the county in the tenth week and the sixth week preceding the election.

A "no" vote opposed changing the publication requirements for county charter amendment ballot questions to conform to those required by state law, which requires publication in one news paper in the county in the tenth week and the sixth week preceding the election.

Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 7, Remove Obsolete Language and Gender References from County Charter Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported removing from the county charter certain one-time provisions that have already occurred or expired, remove gender references, update organization names, and remove references to organizations that no longer exist.

A "no" vote opposed removing from the county charter certain one-time provisions that have already occurred or expired, remove gender references, update organization names, and remove references to organizations that no longer exist.

Pinellas County, Florida, Pinellas County School District Millage Increase Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the Pinellas County School District ad valorem millage from one-half mill per year to one mill per year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, to fund school district operating expenses, recruiting and retaining quality teachers and support staff; funding music, art and reading classes; providing current technology; and sharing funds with public charter schools proportionate to student enrollment, with oversight by an independent citizens financial oversight committee.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the Pinellas County School District ad valorem millage to one mill per year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, thereby allowing the current one-half mill levy to expire on June 30, 2025.


August 20

Miami-Dade County

See also: Miami-Dade County, Florida ballot measures

Miami, Florida, Referendum 1, Replace the Office of the Independent Auditor General Amendment (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported eliminating the Office of the Independent Auditor General and transferring duties and responsibilities to the Office of the Independent Inspector General.

A "no" vote opposed eliminating the Office of the Independent Auditor General and transferring duties and responsibilities to the Office of the Independent Inspector General.

Miami, Florida, Referendum 2, Create the Independent Office of Inspector General Amendment (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported creating an Independent Office of Inspector General for Miami.

A "no" vote opposed creating an Independent Office of Inspector General for Miami.

Miami, Florida, Referendum 3, Gym Equipment at Maurice A. Ferré Park Measure (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported keeping installed outdoor gym equipment at Maurice A. Ferré Park.

A "no" vote opposed keeping installed outdoor gym equipment at Maurice A. Ferré Park.

Miami-Dade County, Florida, Expand the Rapid Mass Transit System Straw Poll Measure (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising Miami-Dade County to expand the existing rapid mass transit system, including elevated Metrorail, passenger rail, and Metromover.

A "no" vote opposed advising Miami-Dade County to expand the existing rapid mass transit system, including elevated Metrorail, passenger rail, and Metromover.

Miami-Dade County, Florida, New Fire Station at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach Measure (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported constructing a new fire station at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach.

A "no" vote opposed constructing a new fire station at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach.


Pinellas County

See also: Pinellas County, Florida ballot measures

Pinellas County, Florida, Tax Exemptions for New Businesses and Businesses Expansions Expected to Generate Jobs Referendum (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners to renew the ADVTE (ad valorem tax exemption) program, first approved by voters in 2014 for a period of 10 years, to grant property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses expected to create new, full-time jobs with pay above the average wage in Pinellas County, for a period of 10 years.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners to grant property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses expected to create new, full-time jobs in Pinellas County.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Florida

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Florida.

How to vote in Florida


See also

Footnotes

  1. Florida Division of Elections, "FAQ - Voting," accessed November 26, 2025
  2. 2.0 2.1 Florida Division of Elections, "National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)," accessed November 26, 2025
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Florida Division of Elections, "Register to Vote or Update your Information," accessed November 26, 2025
  4. National Conference of State Legislatures, "Automatic Voter Registration," accessed November 26, 2025
  5. Florida Department of State, "Florida Voter Registration Application Instructions and Form," accessed November 26, 2025
  6. Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
  7. 7.0 7.1 Florida Division of Elections, "Election Day Voting," accessed November 26, 2025
  8. Florida Division of Elections, "Florida History: Voter ID at the Polls," accessed November 26, 2025
  9. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.