IN-PERSON PRESENTATIONS: FLORIDA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS & MANATEE COUNTY REFERENDUM
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County is offering nonpartisan, in‑person voter education presentations on the three Florida Constitutional Amendments appearing on the November ballot, along with the Manatee County Referendum. These items are complex and significant—they influence how tax dollars are collected and used, how government services are funded, and how policy decisions affect our economy and environment.
Terri Kondos, LWV Manatee Vice President and Chair of the Voter Services Action Team, will provide a clear, accessible explanation of each amendment and the referendum and will answer audience questions. League members will be present to check your voting status, register new voters and provide voting information.
Bring friends, neighbors, or family members and join us at your local library for one of these informative sessions.
Program dates and times:
- Wed, September 16, 6:00 pm – Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd W, Bradenton
- Thu, September 17, 6:00 pm – Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, LWR
- Sat, September 19, 10:30 am – Palmetto Branch Library, 923 6th St E, Palmetto
- Sat, September 26, 10:00 am – Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach
- Mon, September 28, 6:00 pm – South Manatee Library, 6081 26th St W Bradenton
- Sat, October 3, 10:30 am – Rocky Bluff Branch Library, 6750 US-301, Ellenton
- Sat, October 10, 10:30 am – Braden River Branch Library, 4915 53rd Av E, Bradenton
AMENDMENT INFORMATION FROM ORGANIZATIONS
- LWV FL Analysis of the Amendments on 2026 General Election Ballot
- Florida Policy Institute – Amendment 3: Property Tax Ballot Language Summary & County Fiscal Impacts
- Save Our Services – No on 3 is a local advocacy group opposing Amendment 3 because they believe it would reduce funding for essential public services and harm community programs
- Vote No on 3 Tax Shift
- 1000 Friends of Florida, a nonprofit smart‑growth advocacy organization that works to protect natural lands and promote sustainable, well‑planned communities opposes Amendment 3
- Florida League of Cities Share the Facts
- Florida Tax Watch, Florida Property Tax Resource Center
- Local Voices United is a grassroots network dedicated to supporting local self-government.
- Save Our Voters from Misleading Ballot Language is a group that is party to a lawsuit that argues that Amendment 3 ballot wording would confuse voters and undermine informed decision‑making
ARTICLES AND PODCASTS
-
Seeking Rents podcast about Amendment Impact (go to approximately 14:45 for the topic of the property tax amendment)
- State police union opposes Amendment 3 tax cut, warning of ‘uncertain fiscal consequence
- Florida Sheriffs Association is ‘significantly concerned’ about Amendment 3
- DeSantis won’t formally campaign for property tax amendment – ‘The reason is what the Legislature did wasn’t my proposal,’ the governor says in a press conference in Tampa.
