A Better Polk County for Everyone!
The Ballot
BACKGROUND AND REASONS TO SUPPORT THE THREE ELECTION UPDATES TO THE POLK COUNTY CHARTER
The Polk County Commission has put three Charter Amendments on the November 2008 ballot to update election rules and the way future elections are conducted. One change will eliminate special elections by requiring all future referendums be placed on a general election ballot. 
The other two changes will require a 60% approval of the voters on all future charter amendments or ordinances that are proposed by initiative. Community leaders, business groups and others are working together to educate voters on the reasons to vote "Yes" on these three proposals.
Reasons to Support the General Election Requirement