Voters green light property deal changes in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood

Voters in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale overwhelmingly supported ballot measures affecting how the cities sell and lease public property, according to unofficial election results.  Fort Lauderdale Voters approved an amendment to the city charter meant to streamline property deals with private buyers and other governments. It passed with 62.3 percent of the vote, according to results.  The amendment allows the city commission to approve city-owned property sales with the vote of four of its five commissioners, replacing a lengthy sales process that required the city to declare the property unnecessary for public use, give public notice, accept offers of at […]

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