2020 Ballots – Amendments & Pinellas Co. Tax Referendum Recommendations
Sometimes, the most confusing parts of our ballots come tacked at the end in the form of constitutional amendments and tax referendums. The Pinellas County Young Democrats, working with the Pinellas Democratic Party, have put together this recommendation guide.
Not intersted in partisan recommendations? We always recommend you check out the Pinellas County League of Women Voter’s Election Guide for balanced, non-partisan information.
Constitutional Amendments
Amendment 1
Citizen’s Initiative
Adds to the state constitution that only U.S. citizens can vote in federal, state, local or school elections.
P.C.Y.D. Recommends: NO
Amendment 2
Citizen Initiative
Increases the state minimum wage to $15 by 2026.
P.C.Y.D. Recommends: YES
Amendment 3
Citizen Initiative
Establishes a top-two open primary system for state office primary elections.
P.C.Y.D. Recommends: NO
Amendment 4
Citizen Initiative
Requires voter-approved constitutional amendments to be approved by voters at a second general election.
P.C.Y.D. Recommends: NO
Amendment 5
Legislative Initiative
Increases the period during which a person may transfer “Save Our Homes” benefits to a new homestead property from two years to three years.
P.C.Y.D. Recommends: YES
Amendment 6
Legislative Initiative
Allows a homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran.
P.C.Y.D. Recommends: YES
Tax Referendum
Referendum Question
Pinellas County Tax Referendum
Approval of the Continuation of One-half Mill Ad Valorem Tax for School District Operating Expenses.
P.C.Y.D. Recommends: YES
