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Florida has a formula. And it works. Low taxes. No state income tax. Balanced budgets. Efficient property tax system. Strong history of local decision-making. The result: Florida remains one of the most tax-efficient states in the nation—delivering quality local services and a high quality of life, all while providing real value for taxpayer dollars.

Florida’s legislative session has officially passed its “best by” date. The budget’s still on the shelf, but the policy work? Mostly baked.

Tallahassee politicians—at the behest of development special interests—are poised to strip away local zoning rules, override local voices like yours, and hand even more power to developers.

Florida City Government Week shines a spotlight on the vital work of local self government and its daily interaction with the community. The week is a reminder that local voices truly drive local choices—and that local voices can make a difference.

As Floridians, we've always relied on local solutions to address local challenges. Whether it's filling potholes or ensuring community safety, our communities depend on local self-government.

In America, checks and balances ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful. In Florida, the checks and balances that once protected local decision-making from bureaucratic overreach, are out-of-whack.

Every year, politicians in Washington D.C. and Tallahassee increase their power, taking away yours. In 60 seconds, watch and find out how distant bureaucrats and politicians chip away at your freedoms.

Imagine if a distant government decided what hobbies you could have, or if a stranger picked your child’s name for you.