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Florida League of Cities Announces 2018-2019 Legislative Policy Committee Appointments

Appointments for the 2018-2019 legislative policy committees have been announced. Each committee focuses on a specific area of interest to Florida’s cities. "Municipal officials are the driving force behind the League’s legislative success. In addition to setting the legislative priorities, the League’s policy committee members help to provide League staff with a better understanding of the real-world implications of proposed legislation,” said Florida League of Cities Legislative Director Scott Dudley. “We appreciate their willingness to serve, as there is a significant commitment of time and energy that goes into developing a policy direction for our legislative efforts.” Read the Press Release

Entries for the 2018 Youth Council Video Competition Accepted Through September 28

The Seventh Annual Youth Council Video Competition is currently under way! Our goal is to provide a way for Florida’s youth councils to showcase their ideas, creativity and commitment to their communities. This year’s video competition asks each council to create a 1-5-minute video to promote what makes their city great. The deadline for submission is September 28. Click here to download the contest flyer. Winners will be announced during Florida City Government Week, which will take place October 22-28. Submit Entry

Fifty Years of Home Rule is Worth Commemorating! 

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Constitutional Home Rule. Florida voters ratified this authority in the 1968 Florida Constitution, giving cities the right to perform municipal functions and deliver services without express permission from the state, except as otherwise provided by law. We're calling on Florida’s cities, towns and villages to pass a resolution celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Home Rule. Download Resolution Template | Learn More