Florida League of Cities Recent Press Releases
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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 411 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.
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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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