Lake Worth Beach voters delivered a decisive message Tuesday, rejecting two charter amendments that would have given the city commission final authority to approve long-term leases on public land.
In a landslide vote, residents chose to keep that decision-making power in the hands of voters.
Voters block Lake Worth Beach commission’s control over public land leases
According to results, nearly 79% of voters rejected Question 2 and about 77% rejected Question 3, proposals that would have allowed the city to approve leases of up to 99 years on certain city-owned properties.
The amendments centered around high-profile public spaces including the Lake Worth Beach complex, the municipal golf course, and the historic City Hall Annex in downtown Lake Worth Beach…