A Citizens Initiative Needed

October 27, 2004 B. John 185 Views

I think its probably time for another of those Citizen Initiated Constitutional ammendments here in Florida.? I think we need one that makes the Secretary of State an elected official. And, to ensure this person be as non-partisan as possible, I would impose some qualifications:

Candidates may not have previously held any elected office.
Candidates may not have worked in any paid capacity for a political party, political candidate or elected official.
Candidates may not accept financial support or any in-kind contributions from other candidates, elected officials or political parties.
The term for Secretary of State will be six years, and a person my serve no more than two terms.
Once elected, the SoS may not run for any other elected office for a period of six years after leaving office.

I realize it may be hard to get people to buy into number 5. Maybe I could be a little flexible on that one, but I think imposing these qualifications would do as much as can be done to make the position as non-partisan as possible.

Anyone else have any ideas?

B. John

Records and Content Management consultant who enjoys good stories and good discussion. I have a great deal of interest in politics, religion, technology, gadgets, food and movies, but I enjoy most any topic. I grew up in Kings Mountain, a small N.C. town, graduated from Appalachian State University and have lived in Atlanta, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Dayton and Tampa since then.