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It’s often said that there’s no greater driver of change than a community that has discovered what it cares about – and in several Florida communities, that’s exactly what’s happening. Across the Sunshine State, local leaders are realizing their community’s potential to be the next hub for innovation.

Think You Know Florida Local Government? Test Your Knowledge With Local Voices Trivia! In Florida, local decision making takes many forms. While the state makes many important decisions for all Floridians, decisions made closer to the people — in city and town halls across the Sunshine State — often better reflect the unique nature of our neighborhoods and communities. Generally speaking, a super-majority of respondents agree with the concept that local decision-making is preferable to one-size-fits-all policymaking from Tallahassee bureaucrats.

The poll results are in! Local Voices United recently conducted an informal poll of our readers (that’s you!), asking how legislators did this year when it comes to local decision-making. Here are the results: Generally speaking, a super-majority of respondents agree with the concept that local decision-making is preferable to one-size-fits-all policymaking from Tallahassee bureaucrats.

Sunshine State lawmakers wrapped up Florida’s annual legislative session in March. Legislators tackled a number of hot-button issues that elevated #LocalVoices in our communities. For the first time, local choices will decide if prohibiting smoking at public beaches and parks is appropriate for their communities. An updated state law will also allow local voices to protect our natural resources and habitats by better managing tree-trimming, pruning and removal.

Local Voices United Legislative Digest Last month marked the end of Florida’s two-month Legislative Session. Whether that fills you with excitement or boredom, legislators grappled with […]

Cigarette butts on Florida beaches may soon disappear The 2022 Legislative Session is underway and for 60-days, lawmakers will be debating policies that will shape the future […]

In Florida, local decision-making is the cornerstone of good government. This idea isn’t controversial. But it is under threat. Powerful special interests, many of them based […]

Government closest to the people is most accountable to the people. Florida’s Legislative Session begins this week, and Tallahassee politicians will shape laws and policies that […]