Credit: Teresa Thompson via Flickr/CC2.0

Credit: Teresa Thompson via Flickr/CC2.0

On November 6, Florida voters can decide if the state will allow casino gambling, whether or not to restore voting rights to ex-felons (not in murder or sex offense crimes) and whether to ban greyhound racing. There are nine others, too, and while some may sound straightforward (to some), others may not. 


Get more information on each of the amendments here.


Fortunately, reps from the League of Women Voters St. Petersburg Area will hold three public information sessions to better help voters understand both sides of each proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot. Here’s where and when you can learn more about each of the 12 proposed constitutional amendments on the November 6 ballot.


Mirror Lake Community Library | 280 5th St. N., St. Petersburg | Oct. 3: 5:30 p.m.

St. Petersburg Main Library | 3745 9th Ave. N., St. Petersbugr | Oct. 14: 1 p.m.

James Weldon Johnson Community Library | 1059 18th Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Oct. 15: 5:30 p.m.

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