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Florida 2022 local ballot measures
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Ballotpedia covered one local ballot measure for voters in Belleair, Florida on March 15 and four ballot measures in Miami, Orange County, Duval County, and Hillsborough County on August 23. Ballotpedia also covered nine ballot measures in Miami, Orange County, and St. Petersburg on November 8.
In 2022, 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. In 2022, the project's scope includes Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and St. Petersburg.
Ballotpedia covered a selection of policing-related ballot measures and election-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.
Election dates
November 8
Miami-Dade County
• Hialeah, Florida, Changes to Mayoral Term Charter Amendment (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to change the day a newly elected mayor assumes office from the third day after the election to the second Monday in January following the election. |
A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment, thereby maintaining that a newly elected mayor assumes office on the third day after the election. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the County Charter to require an oath of office for Mayor and County Commissioners swearing or affirming "that they will support, protect and defend the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter and the government of Miami-Dade County." |
A "no" vote opposed amending the County Charter to require an oath of office for Mayor and County Commissioners swearing or affirming "that they will support, protect and defend the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter and the government of Miami-Dade County." |
A "yes" vote supported amending the County Charter to require voter approval for the Board of County Commissioners to transfer ownership or governing authority of the Miami International Airport, PortMiami, or Miami-Dade Expressway Authority. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the County Charter to require voter approval for the Board of County Commissioners to transfer ownership or governing authority of the Miami International Airport, PortMiami, or Miami-Dade Expressway Authority. |
A "yes" vote supported allowing Miami-Dade County School Board to enact a property tax of 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of assessed property value) from July 2023 through June 2027 to fund school operations and teacher compensation. |
A "no" vote opposed allowing Miami-Dade County School Board to enact a property tax of 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of assessed property value) from July 2023 through June 2027 to fund school operations and teacher compensation. |
Orange County
- See also: Orange County, Florida ballot measures
A "yes" vote supported limiting rent increases for certain residential rental units for one year and create a process for landlords to request an exception to the limitation. |
A "no" vote opposed limiting rent increases for certain residential rental units for one year and create a process for landlords to request an exception to the limitation. |
A "yes" vote supported levying a 1% surtax in Orange County for 20 years with funds dedicated to transportation purposes. |
A "no" vote opposed levying a 1% surtax in Orange County for 20 years with funds dedicated to transportation purposes. |
Pinellas County
- See also: Pinellas County, Florida ballot measures
A "yes" vote supported holding municipal elections in even-numbered years coinciding with state and national elections, rather than in odd-numbered years, beginning in 2024. |
A "no" vote opposed moving municipal elections to even-numbered years, thereby continuing to hold them during odd-numbered years. |
A "yes" vote supported amending city council residency requirements to allow councilmembers to complete their terms following redistricting as long as their residency is maintained within their previous or new districts. |
A "no" vote opposed amending city council residency requirements to allow councilmembers to complete their terms following redistricting as long as their residency is maintained within their previous or new districts. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the lease of city-owned property used by the Dalí Museum to allow construction of museum expansion and development of the Center for the Arts. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the lease of city-owned property used by the Dalí Museum to allow construction of museum expansion and development of the Center for the Arts. |
A "yes" vote supported allowing the St. Petersburg City Council to give property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses expected to create new, full-time jobs in the city. |
A "no" vote opposed allowing the St. Petersburg City Council to give property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses expected to create new, full-time jobs in the city. |
August 23
On August 23, voters decided on four ballot measures in four local jurisdictions.
Duval County
- See also: Duval County, Florida ballot measures
• Duval County Public Schools, Florida, Ad Valorem Tax Measure (August 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported levying an ad valorem tax of 1 mill ($1 for every $1,000 of assessed value) to pay schoolteachers and fund public and charter school programs. |
A "no" vote opposed levying an ad valorem tax of 1 mill ($1 for every $1,000 of assessed value) to pay schoolteachers and fund public and charter school programs. |
Hillsborough County
• Hillsborough County Public Schools, Florida, Ad Valorem Tax Measure (August 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supported levying an ad valorem tax at a rate of $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value for four years to pay school teachers, fund school programs, and expand the workforce in public and charter schools. |
A "no" vote opposed the levying of an ad valorem tax at a rate of $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value for four years to pay schoolteachers, fund school programs, and expand the workforce in public and charter schools. |
Miami-Dade County
• Miami, Florida, Modification of Riverside Wharf Lease Measure (August 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city's charter to authorize the city commission to change the Riverside Wharf lease by a four-fifths vote to incorporate an increase in base rent and private investment in the property, with an extension of the tenant's term by 50 years. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city's charter to authorize the city commission to change the Riverside Wharf lease by a four-fifths vote to incorporate an increase in base rent and private investment in the property, with an extension of the tenant's term by 50 years. |
Orange County
- See also: Orange County, Florida ballot measures
• Orange County Public Schools, Florida, Ad Valorem Tax Measure (August 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported continuing the levying of an ad valorem tax at a rate of $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value for four years, 2023-2027, to pay school teachers and fund school programs. |
A "no" vote opposed continuing the levying of an ad valorem tax at a rate of $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value for four years, 2023-2027, to pay school teachers and fund school programs. |
March 15
On March 15, voters approved a charter amendment in Belleair.
Pinellas County
- See also: Pinellas County, Florida ballot measures
A “yes” vote supported this charter amendment to require an unanimous vote of the town commission to abolish a municipal department, along with an unanimous vote, which must be done by ordinance, to abolish the police department. |
A “no” vote opposed this charter amendment, thus continuing to require the affirmative vote of four (of five) commissioners to abolish a municipal department, including the police department, in the city's charter. |
Additional elections
- See also: Florida elections, 2022
Jacksonville
August 23, 2022
- City elections in Jacksonville, Florida (2022)
- St. Johns County School District, Florida, elections (2022)
- Duval County Public Schools, Florida, elections (2022)
- School District of Clay County, Florida, elections (2022)
- Duval County Public Schools, Florida, Ad Valorem Tax Measure (August 2022)
November 8, 2022
Miami
August 23, 2022
- Municipal elections in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2022)
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida, elections (2022)
November 8, 2022
- Municipal elections in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2022)
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida, elections (2022)
- Miami-Dade County, Florida, Referendum 1, Create Oath of Office for Mayor and County Commissioners Amendment (November 2022)
- Miami-Dade County, Florida, Referendum 2, Voter Approval Requirement to Transfer Ownership or Governing Authority of Transportation Assets Amendment (November 2022)
- Miami-Dade County, Florida, School Board Referendum, Property Tax Increase for Education Funding Measure (November 2022)
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Florida
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Florida.
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Poll timesIn Florida, all polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Florida is divided between the Eastern and Central time zones. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1] Registration
To vote in Florida, one must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a legal resident of Florida and the county in which he or she intends to vote. Pre-registration is available beginning at 16 years of age.[2][3] Voters may retrieve registration applications at the following locations:[2]
A registration form is also available online. The form can be printed and submitted via mail.[3] Click here to find your county Supervisor of Elections. Automatic registrationFlorida does not practice automatic voter registration. Online registration
Florida has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Voters may also apply for or modify their voter registration status while renewing their driver's license through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ online renewal system here. Same-day registrationFlorida does not allow same-day voter registration. Residency requirementsTo register to vote in Florida, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. Verification of citizenshipFlorida does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, "it is a 3rd degree felony to submit false information." [4] All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[5] Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThe page Voter Information Lookup, run by the Florida Department of State, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirementsFlorida requires voters to present photo identification with a signature while voting.[6][7] The following list of accepted ID was current as of July 2024. Click here for the Florida Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.
A voter who presents an ID without a signature must show a second form of identification that includes the voter’s signature. | |||||
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "FAQ - Voting," accessed July 23, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Florida Division of Elections, "National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)," accessed July 23, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Florida Division of Elections, "Register to Vote or Update your Information," accessed July 23, 2024
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Florida Voter Registration Application Instructions and Form," accessed November 1, 2024
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Election Day Voting," accessed July 22, 2024
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Florida History: Voter ID at the Polls," accessed July 22, 2024
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