Press Conference in Palm Beach Defending Citizen-Led Amendments - Tuesday, 9:30 am

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - March 25, 2025 - PRLog -- WHAT:

Palm Beach residents will gather to hold a press conference demanding lawmakers reject House Bill 1205 and Senate Bill 7016—dangerous legislation designed to gut Florida's citizen-led amendment process. Palm Beach will be a critical battleground in this fight, as State Representatives Meg Weinberger and Mike Caruso, members of the State Affairs Committee, will play a key role in deciding whether HB 1205 advances. The press conference will take place at Representative Weinberger's district office, amplifying the call for her to oppose this anti-democratic legislation.

WHO:

Students, community leaders, policy experts, impacted community members, and everyday Floridians who believe in protecting direct democracy will be speaking at these press conferences. Speakers will share personal stories about the critical role citizen petitions have played in shaping Florida's laws on minimum wage, restoring voting rights, and environmental protections.

WHEN:
Tomorrow (Tuesday), March 25, 2025

+ In-Person Press Conference: 9:30 am

+ Virtual Press Conference:

WHERE:

+ Palm Beach: 9200 Belvedere Road Royal, Suite 214, Palm Beach FL 33411 (District Office of Representative Meg Weinberger)

+ Virtual: Use this zoom link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84809623511?pwd=gi7WmMFVcWVqaAE...)

WHY:
Florida's citizen-led petition process is a cornerstone of direct democracy, allowing voters to bring critical issues directly to the ballot. HB 1205 and SB 7016 threaten to dismantle this process, making it nearly impossible for grassroots movements to succeed.

As members of the State Affairs Committee, Representatives Meg Weinberger and Mike Caruso have the power to decide whether HB 1205 moves forward. Palm Beach residents will rally at Representative Weinberger's district office to urge her to reject this attack on voter rights and uphold Floridians' ability to hold their government accountable.

GREAT VISUALS:

+ Palm Beach residents gathered outside the District Office of Representative Meg Weinberger demanding a NO vote on SB 7016 and HB 1205.

+ Crowds chanting "Save Our Petitions" and other powerful messages.

+ Speakers delivering testimonies about the importance of citizen-led petitions.

+ Engaged community members sharing their stories and distributing informational material.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

+ Interviews with community leaders, students, legal experts, and directly impacted individuals.

+ Footage of passionate community members holding signs and chanting.

+ Personal stories from Floridians impacted by past citizen-led amendments.

Media Contact:

Debbie Chandler, Co-President

League of Women Voters Florida

debbie@lwvfl.org (mailto:gary@pr-bs.net)