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Apopka commission approves first reading of charter amendments and adds public‑comment question for Sept. 2 special election
Summary
On first reading the commission approved putting multiple charter changes on a special election ballot, including a switch to a council‑manager form, renaming the governing body, term‑limit changes (revised to two consecutive terms), and a proposed requirement for a public comment period before decision items.
The Apopka City Commission voted on April 16 to advance a slate of proposed charter amendments to the voters and to add a separate ballot question clarifying when general public comment must occur during meetings.
City Attorney Cliff Shepherd walked commissioners through Ordinance No. 3,072 on first reading and explained each proposed amendment. The package as revised for second reading would include a question to change the form of government from a strong mayor (mayor‑council) to a council‑manager model…
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