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Floridians may have a chance to vote for a government spending cap. The National Federation of Independent Business launched a campaign aimed at placing a tax cap on local government spending. The cap would limit budget growth to the rate of inflation. The plan would require a majority vote by citizens to allow governments to raise taxes. Small business owner Kimberly Abelon says the plan would allow citizens to hold local governing officials accountable.

”Politicians that do a good efficient job of spending our money aren’t going to have any problems convincing 51 percent of the population to agree to a tax increase, but politicians who are inefficient and wasteful are going to have a greater challenge. As a small business owner, my customer demand accountability and efficiency from me. Shouldn’t I receive the same thing from my local government,” said Abelon.

The campaign is hoping to get enough support to place its plan on the 2010 ballot as a constitutional amendment.