Make Your Voice Heard!
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 • 7am to 7pm
Proposed Charter Amendment
The Village of Palm Springs wants to ensure residents are provided clarity on the proposed Charter Amendment that will be decided on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
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Currently the Village Council would decide on whether the Police department remains local or if it is outsourced, should the question be considered in the future
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The proposed Charter Amendment is asking if Village residents/voters would like to be a part of the decision with Council by voting on whether our police department stays local or if it is outsourced
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The question is NOT asking whether you would like to have the local police department outsourced at this time.
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It is simply asking if you would like to vote if the question ever was considered in the future
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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What happens if the charter amendment is not approved by Village voters?
At any time, a simple majority (three members) of the Village Council could vote to abolish the Village Police Department and get law enforcement services from someone else.
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What will happen if the charter amendment is approved by Village voters?
Before the Village Police Department could be abolished the following two (2) things must take place:
At least four members of the Village Council would have to agree to have a referendum on abolishing the Police Department.
A majority of Village voters voting in the referendum would have to approve abolishing the Police Department.
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Who are considered electorates?
Electorates are the registered voters. You may confirm your status as a registered voter by contacting the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.
