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CRC Announces 2018 Public Hearing Schedule

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The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) today announced its second statewide tour of public hearings to be held in 2018.
CRC Chairman Carlos Beruff, said, “As promised, the Constitution Revision Commission will be hitting the road again in 2018 to hold its second statewide tour of public hearings. This is a public driven process and upcoming public hearings will allow Floridians the opportunity to shape proposed constitutional revisions before they are placed on the ballot. We are noticing these public hearings months in advance to ensure Floridians are aware of these opportunities and can make the necessary arrangements to attend.”
The dates, times and locations for confirmed public hearings are outlined below. All public hearings are noticed from 1:00-7:00 PM local time. Floridians who fill out an appearance form by 7:00 PM local time will be given an opportunity to speak before the Commission.

CRC 2018 Public Hearing Schedule

South Florida Public Hearing
WHEN: Tuesday, February 6, 1:00-7:00 PM
WHERE: Nova Southeastern University
Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center (UC)
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale (Broward County)
Central Florida Public Hearing
WHEN: Monday, February 19, 1:00-7:00 PM
WHERE: Eastern Florida State College
King Center
3865 North Wickham Road
Melbourne (Brevard County)
Northeast Florida Public Hearing
WHEN: Tuesday, February 20, 1:00-7:00 PM
WHERE: University of North Florida
Herbert University Center
12000 Alumni Drive
Jacksonville (Duval County)
Northwest Florida Public Hearing
WHEN: Tuesday, February 27, 1:00-7:00 PM Central Time
WHERE: University of West Florida
Conference Center & Ballroom
11000 University Parkway
Building 22
Pensacola (Escambia County)
Tampa Bay Area Public Hearing
WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 1:00-7:00 PM
WHERE: University of South Florida – St. Petersburg
University Student Center
6th Ave S
St. Petersburg (Pinellas County)
Southwest Florida Public Hearing – To Be Determined

  • The CRC is actively searching for a venue in greater Southwest Florida.

 

Chairman Beruff Announces Updates to CRC Public Hearing Schedule in South Florida

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Public hearings will be held in larger spaces on FIU
and FAU campuses to accommodate high participation

Chairman Carlos Beruff today announced updates to the confirmed public hearing schedule in South Florida to maximize public participation. The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) will be at the Florida International University (FIU) Student Academic Success Center in Miami on Thursday, April 6 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Acura Club (located in the FAU Stadium) in Boca Raton on Friday, April 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m. 

Chairman Carlos Beruff, said, “We were pleased to see 400 Floridians attend our first public hearing in Orlando. Given the public interest in speaking before the CRC, we have found new spaces on the FIU and FAU campuses that can hold even more participants. I encourage all interested Floridians in the greater Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County areas to come make their voices heard on April 6 at FIU in Miami and on April 7 at FAU in Boca Raton.” 

Updates to the South Florida public hearing schedule are outlined below. Additional public hearings will be announced as soon as possible. All upcoming public hearings will be live-streamed by The Florida Channel. To watch previous public hearings and meetings held by the CRC, visit the Florida Channel’s website which has a page dedicated to the CRC. 

Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) Updated Public Hearing Schedule
NOTE: End times are tentative depending upon attendance
and public interest in speaking before the CRC.

Miami-Dade County
Thursday, April 6 beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Florida International University (FIU)
Student Academic Success Center, Room 160
11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, Fla. 33199
*Complimentary parking will be available. Doors open to the public beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Palm Beach County
Friday, April 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
FAU Stadium, Acura Club (third floor)
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Fla. 33431
*Complimentary parking will be available. Doors open to the public beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate in public hearings (such as a sign language interpreter) are requested to notify the Constitution Revision Commission five days prior to the scheduled meeting date at [email protected] or 850.717.9550.

ABOUT THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION (CRC)
Once every twenty years, Florida’s Constitution provides for the creation of a thirty-seven member revision commission for the purpose of reviewing Florida’s Constitution and proposing changes for voter consideration. The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) meets for approximately one year, traveling the State of Florida, identifying issues, performing research, and possibly recommending changes to the Constitution. Any amendments proposed by the CRC would be placed on the 2018 General Election ballot. For additional information, visit FLCRC.GOV. Follow the CRC on Twitter @FloridaCRC and like the CRC on Facebook @FloridaCRC.