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League offers a number of services and programs to its members. Click
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Recent
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January 12, 2009: Cities Reach Property Tax Reduction Goals
Data released by the Florida Department of Revenue has confirmed that Florida’s cities have met the property tax reduction goals for FY 2008-2009. The data compiled by the department, which includes the adopted property tax rates for 397 of Florida’s 412 cities, shows that on the whole, Florida’s cities have essentially met the property tax reduction goals mandated by the Legislature for city budgets approved by a simple majority vote.
December 8, 2008: St. Lucie West Services District Employee Found Guilty for Insurance Fraud and Grand Theft
Concetta Marie Prianti, a garbage collector for the St. Lucie West Services District, was found guilty on two counts of workers’ compensation fraud and grand theft. Prianti was sentenced to six months in jail, 10 years probation and ordered to repay over $37,000 in restitution.
November 20, 2008: Florida League of Cities Joins Graham and Frey in Support for Civics Education
The Florida League of Cities joined with former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham and former Congressman Lou Frey today to deliver a significant donation to promote civics education in Florida schools and communities.
October 17, 2008: Representative Matt Meadows Honored with 2008 Legislative Appreciation Award
The Florida League of Cities honored Representative Matt Meadows with a Legislative Appreciation Award in his local district yesterday. He is one of only seven legislators to receive this award.
September 30, 2008: Cabinet Resolution Kicks Off Push for Civics Education by League of Cities
Warning of a “crisis of citizenship” afflicting Florida and the nation, the Florida League of Cities launched a new initiative for civics education today.
September 24, 2008: Finalists for 2008 Florida Cities of Excellence Awards Announced
The Florida League of Cities announced finalists for its fifth annual Florida Cities of Excellence Awards – an awards program designed to highlight the wonderful and innovative services cities provide to improve the quality of life in Florida and to honor dedicated city leaders and cities for their excellence in public service.
August 19, 2008: Priore Takes Florida League of Cities to Higher Heights
Wellington Vice-Mayor Carmine Priore kicked-off his one-year term as president of the Florida League of Cities (FLC) with a civic education challenge to city officials statewide. He was formally installed last weekend during the organization’s 82nd annual business meeting and educational conference.
May 13, 2008: Florida Cities Join Municipalities Across the Nation in Urging U.S. Senate to Reject Legislation that Federalizes Local Collective Bargaining Process
Today, the United States Senate is considering H.R. 980 — the ill-named Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. This proposal, if passed, would federalize collective bargaining — historically a state and local responsibility. Cities around the nation oppose this legislation because decisions about collective bargaining requirements should be left to state and local elected officials who represent their constituents and reflect their values and opinions.
April 24, 2008: Mayors Visit Capitol to Protect Local Citizens from State Mandates
The Florida League of Mayors (FLM), led by their president, Mayor Steve Feren of the City of Sunrise, spent today at the Capitol to speak with lawmakers about their concerns regarding several legislative proposals that threaten to strip local citizens of their authority and impose huge unfunded mandates that dictate the choices of local communities.
April 1, 2008: City of Coral Springs Wins Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
The City of Coral Springs is the first local government in the nation to receive the coveted Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, a presidential honor that recognizes U.S. companies for organizational performance excellence.
April 1, 2008: Five Florida Cities Named Among 100 Best Communities for Young People
Greenacres, Coral Springs, Plantation, Tampa and St. Petersburg have been named winners of America’s Promise Alliance’s 2008 100 Best Communities for Young People competition.
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Public
Affairs
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For
more information about the Florida League of Cities, please e-mail
the associate director of public affairs or call (850) 222-9684.
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Legislative
Contacts |
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John
Charles Thomas, director of policy and political affairs
Rebecca O'Hara, legislative director
Specialty: urban planning
Dee Carper, senior legislative advocate
Specialty: municipal service delivery
Kraig Conn, deputy general counsel
Specialty: fiscal stewardship
C. Scott Dudley, senior legislative advocate
Specialty: Home Rule administration
Allison Payne, manager, advocacy programs and federal affairs
Specialty: federal issues
Sharon G. Berrian, associate director, public affairs
Specialty: public information and media
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