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A REQUEST TO SUPPORT SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTS and House Bill HB4001.

March 20, 2025

Please use this form to send a letter in support. LETTER LINK

LOCAL BILL by Florida House of Representatives Member Mike Giallombardo (R) District 79.

Lee County: Amends Lee County Home Rule Charter to require additional members for the board of county commissioners under certain circumstances; requires chair & vice chair to be from specific categories of board members; revises circumstances under which district boundaries are changed; provides requirements for redistricting plans & districts; requires referendum.

Effective Date: Only upon its approval by a majority vote of those qualified electors of Lee County voting in a referendum to be held in conjunction with the 2026 general election.

Last Action: 3/4/2025 House – 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

Bill Text Link (Read the draft bill here.) PDF LINK TO BILL

SEND YOUR SUPPORT: Please use this form to send a prewritten letter supporting House Bill HB4001. LETTER LINK

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