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October 5, 2026

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Early Voting Begins

October 24, 2026

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November 3, 2026

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On BallotπŸ›οΈ State

Amendment 1: Homestead Property Tax Exemption

Increase homestead exemption from $50,000 to $75,000.

πŸ“… Nov 3, 2026 πŸ’¬ 23 comments πŸ’‘ 3 solutions
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Signature GatheringπŸ›οΈ State

Amendment 2: Right to Clean Water

Establish constitutional right to clean and healthy water.

πŸ“… Nov 3, 2026 πŸ’¬ 45 comments πŸ’‘ 5 solutions

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On BallotπŸ›οΈ State

Amendment 1: Homestead Property Tax Exemption

Increase homestead exemption from $50,000 to $75,000.

πŸ“… Nov 3, 2026
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Signature GatheringπŸ›οΈ State

Amendment 2: Right to Clean Water

Establish constitutional right to clean and healthy water.

πŸ“… Nov 3, 2026
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On Ballot🏘️ County

Penny for Pinellas Renewal

Renew 1-cent sales tax for infrastructure.

πŸ“… Nov 3, 2026
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Community Issue🏠 Neighborhood

4th Street Bike Lane Safety

Dangerous conditions for cyclists. Multiple accidents reported.

πŸ“ Old Northeast πŸ‘₯ 156 affected πŸ’‘ 4 solutions
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Community IssueπŸ™οΈ City

Downtown Parking Shortage

Insufficient parking affecting local businesses.

πŸ“ Downtown πŸ‘₯ 2.3k affected πŸ’‘ 7 solutions
On BallotConstitutional Amendment

Amendment 1: Homestead Property Tax Exemption

Increase homestead exemption from $50,000 to $75,000.

πŸ“… Nov 3, 2026 πŸ“ Florida - Statewide

βœ… A YES Vote Means

Increase exemption from $50,000 to $75,000, reducing local tax revenue.

❌ A NO Vote Means

Keep current exemption at $50,000, maintaining current revenue.

πŸ’° Financial Impact

Estimated $2.4 billion reduction in local tax revenue annually.

πŸ‘ Supporters

  • Florida Realtors Association
  • Homeowners United
  • Florida Taxpayers Union

πŸ‘Ž Opponents

  • Florida Education Association
  • Public Schools First
  • County Commissioners Assoc
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Community Issue🏠 Neighborhood

4th Street Bike Lane Safety

Dangerous conditions for cyclists on 4th Street N. Multiple accidents in the past year.

πŸ“ Old Northeast, St. Petersburg πŸ‘₯ 156 affected πŸ’‘ 4 solutions

πŸ‘₯ Organizers

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Sarah Mitchell
Lead Organizer

❗ The Problem

The bike lane is dangerously narrow. 8 accidents in 12 months, including 2 serious injuries.

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Serious Injuries
156
Daily Cyclists

πŸ’‘ Proposed Solutions

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Install protected bike lane barriers

Add physical barriers to separate bikes from traffic.

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Widen bike lane by 2 feet

Remove parking on one side to widen the lane.

🎯 Decision Makers

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St. Pete City Council

Can approve funding

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Dept. of Transportation

Can implement changes

Your Representatives

Officials who represent you

MR

Marco Rubio

U.S. Senator

Republican
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Rick Scott

U.S. Senator

Republican
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Anna Paulina Luna

U.S. Representative

FL-13

Republican
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Republican

Marco Rubio

U.S. Senator - Florida

πŸ“Š Accountability

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72%
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Real Estate Industry

Industry

$125,000
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Healthcare Sector

Industry

$98,000
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Finance & Insurance

Industry

$87,000

Important Dates

Key deadlines for Pinellas County, FL

πŸ“… 2026 Election Calendar

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Voter Registration Deadline

October 5, 2026

Last day to register or update registration.

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Early Voting Begins

October 24, 2026

Early voting locations open. 7am - 7pm daily.

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Vote-by-Mail Deadline

October 29, 2026

Last day to request mail ballot.

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Early Voting Ends

October 31, 2026

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Election Day

November 3, 2026

Polls open 7am - 7pm.

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Register to Vote in Florida

registertovoteflorida.gov

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Pinellas County Elections

votepinellas.gov

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4th Street Bike Lane Safety

Dangerous conditions for cyclists.

πŸ“ Old NortheastπŸ’‘ 4 solutions