| 30 July 2009
Jacksonville Beach General Election - Candidate Information
On November 2nd, Jax Beach voters will vote for Jacksonville Beach city council District 1 (central district) and District 3 (north district) representatives.
For more information about the Jax Beach general election candidates, click on the district number:
DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT 3
Don't know which district you live in? CLICK HERE to determine your district.
Congratulations to Jeanell Wilson who was elected to the District 2 City Council seat in the August 24th primary.
2010 Ballot Amendment Information
In the upcoming general election, beaches voters will be voting on state and local ballot amendments. Voters are encouraged to learn more about the ballot amendments before you vote.
State Ballot Amendments:
All voters will be voting on 6 state ballot amendments. For more information about the amendments, click the below link. You can also get more information about the citizen-sponsored amendments (financial activity, campaign documents) by clicking on the sponsor link for the ballot amendment.
2010 State Ballot Amendment Information
State ballot amendment #4 will be getting a lot of advertisement before the election. To help you better understand both sides of the issue, for and against the amendment, click on the below links:
For Amendment #4
Against Amendment #4
All voters will also be voting on one state non-binding referendum regarding the balancing of the Federal budget:
2010 State Non-Binding Referendum Information
The Collins Center For Public Policy, a nonprofit nonpartisan organization, has compiled more information about the 2010 ballot amendments, with arguments for and against each amendment. Click the below link to see the Collins Center amendment information:
Collins Center 2010 Ballot Amendment Information
Duval County Ballot Amendment:
All beaches voters will be voting on one Duval County ballot amendment that would move the Duval County elections to the fall in odd years. Currently, Duval County elections are held in March in odd year. For more information about the Duval County amendment, click the below link.
2010 Duval County Ballot Amendment Information
Jacksonville Beach Ballot Amendments:
Jacksonville Beach voters will be voting on 5 ballot amendments to the city of Jacksonville Beach charter. For more information about the amendments, click the below link.2010 Jacksonville Beach Ballot Amendment Information
Atlantic Beach Ballot Amendment:
Atlantic Beach voters will be voting on one ballot amendment to the city of Atlantic Beach charter.- Archived News
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Jacksonville Beach Height Referendum News:
Beaches Watch Files to Become a Political CommitteeTo read full press release Click Here
Beaches Watch Announces Voter Sponsored Height-Limit Referendum For Jacksonville Beach
To read the Shorelines story Click Here
Beaches Watch Launches Petition Drive in Jax Beach
To Read The Beaches Leader story CLICK HERE
Petitioners Get 500+ Petition Signers Opposing High-Rises
To Read The Beaches Leader story CLICK HERE
Beaches Watch Launches Final Signature Drive
To Read The Full Beaches Leader story CLICK HERE
Beaches Watch Turns in More than 2100 Petitions!
To Read the Full Shorelines Story CLICK HEREAtlantic Beach city commissioners defer controversial land use and zoning change
To Read the whole story CLICK HEREBuilding Heights: What the 2 Sides Say
Council Shouldn't Have It's Own Referendum
DOT Gives A1A an F
Character of Jacksonville Beach Community at Stake
How High is Too High? It's Still Up in the Air
Residents Objections Stall Condo Project OK
Height Solutions Vary for Buildings in Atlantic Beach
JB Puts it Height Limits on Nov. Ballot
City gives voters say on seaside high-rises; Council votes to add its version to ballot
Lawsuit Challenges JB's 35-foot Ballot
Owners Sue to Ax Vote on Building Cap
Beach buildings height initiative in judge's hand
Height Cap Initiative on ballot; Judge keeps options for future decisions
Letters to the editor: Beaches Watch earns thank-you from writer
I haven't seen any letters thanking the Beaches Watch Organization for the great way they have worked for the citizens of Jax Beach. The new [35-foot building height cap] amendment gives a lot of voters hope.READ LETTER HERE.
9/28/05 - Jax Beach Citizens Win Height Amendment Appeal !