A MANHATTAN PROJECT FOR FAILING CITIES
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In the 1940s, the military launched an audacious effort to unlock some of science’s greatest secrets as part of a push to develop nuclear weapons. Thousands of scientists -- drawn by a combination of patriotism and the desire to work with some of the greatest minds in their field -- banded together to join the cause.
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Secretary of State Ken Detzner today announced Lynn Haven Main Street as the Florida Main Street Program
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TALLAHASSEE – Secretary of State Ken Detzner today announced Lynn Haven Main Street as the Florida Main Street Program of the Month for April 2012. The selection for this award is based on the Lynn Haven program’s involvement and active participation in the Florida Main Street Program.
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Governor Scott Appoints Manuel “Manny” Maroño to Florida Transportation Commission
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Governor Scott Appoints Three to Florida Transportation Commission
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Ned C. Lautenbach and the reappointments of Jay N. Trumbull and Manuel “Manny” Maroño to the Florida Transportation Commission.
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Hialeah lays off 40% of fire department to plug budget gap
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After a contentious meeting Wednesday night, the Hialeah City Council unanimously approved the city’s $263.4 million budget for 2011-12 — and laid off more than 100 fire rescue workers in three stages beginning Saturday, the start of the fiscal yar.
After almost 90 minutes of debate in the packed council chambers, filled mostly by fire rescue department employees, the council voted 7-0 in favor of the spending plan submitted by Mayor Carlos Hernández.
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It’s official: Florida’s presidential primary is set for Jan. 31
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TALLAHASSEE — After a few weeks of national vitriol and chest-thumping, Florida made it official Friday and moved it’s 2012 presidential primary to Jan. 31 — a move that could place it fifth in the country.
The decision wasn’t unanimous. Two Democrats on the state’s Presidential Preference Selection Committee voted against the move, arguing it wasn’t worth the potential punishment the state’s delegates could receive for breaking national party rules and advancing Florida’s primary earlier than March 6.
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My Word: Mayors on jobs' front lines
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Recently, I led more than 40 mayors in Tallahassee with the message "We mean business." Joined by dozens of business leaders from our communities, we went to the state Capitol to communicate our concerns about the economic future of Florida.
When it comes to helping the private sector create and grow jobs, nobody does it better than local government. We are the government closest to the people; we know local strengths and our place in the economy. We know our cities' vision and goals, having developed them with our constituents and business leaders. Even the best state or Washington, D.C. lawmakers can't know all the nooks and crannies of each community. They don't have the opportunity, like we do, to work day in and day out with local business leaders.
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Mayors, Local Business Leaders in Tally to Discuss Local Economic Development
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Mayors and key business executives from their local areas serious about economic growth and progress at the local level are in Tallahassee today as a part of “Mayors Mean Business."
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Governor Scott Appoints Mayor Marono to the Florida Transportation Commission
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March 14, 2011 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointments of Manuel “Manny” L. Maroño of Sweetwater. Moroño, 39, is the Mayor of the City of Sweetwater. He succeeds Marshall Criser for a term beginning March 14, 2011, and ending September 30, 2011.
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Florida League of Mayors Weighs in on Pension Reform
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Today, President Bill Brooks offered testimony to the Senate Oversight and Governmental Committee on their recently released bill on pensions. Mayor Brooks supported in concept several of the bill’s provisions including removing the mandate that increases in premium tax dollars be used for new and extra benefits for police and fire fighters.
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Mayor issues fitness challenge
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Mayor Adam Barringer was touring the new police and fire stations last month with his 13-year-old son, Zack, when he noticed something. "All my son cared about was checking out the obstacle course," Mayor Barringer said. "I thought, man, how awesome it would be to do some kind of fitness challenge out here."
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Florida League of Mayors’ Key Meeting Dates for 2011 - 2012
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Florida League of Mayors’ Key Meeting Dates for 2011 - 2012
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FLM Board Member Sweetwater Mayor Marono appointed Gov-Elect Transition Team
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Governor-Elect Rick Scott today announced that Sweetwater Mayor, Manny Maroño, will be part of the transition advisory committee that will help begin the process of getting Florida back to work. In appointing the committee, Governor-elect Scott said that this team was composed of individuals who love Florida and have been committed to the state through their expertise and service.
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2010 - 2011 Goals for the Florida League of Mayors
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2010 - 2011 Goals for the Florida League of Mayors
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Mayor Bill Brooks Sets Aggressive Agenda as Leader of Influential Mayors Association
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"Mayor Bill Brooks was recently sworn in for his one-year term as president of the Florida League of Mayors (FLM) where his top priority is to leverage the collective influence of the state’s mayors to impact important statewide issues."
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President Barack Obama appoints Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to Key Advisory Committee
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President Barack Obama has recently appointed Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN). Mayor Dyer is also a Florida League of Cities Board Member and Board Member of the Florida League of Mayors.
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Revised Summary of Proposed Constitutional Amendments
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The Florida League of Cities has prepared a research summary of the proposed amendments scheduled to appear on the November 2010 ballot in Florida.
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Florida League of Mayors praises Legislature for nixing negative proposals
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The Florida League of Mayors today praised members of the Florida Legislature who protected cities this year by halting proposed legislation that would have negatively affected local taxpayers.
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Officials present local issues to Tallahassee
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A coalition of Seminole County mayors and managers lobbied a small group of Tallahassee representatives and senators Wednesday, trying to convince lawmakers to keep rule of local issues in local hands.
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Florida Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
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National Guard and Reserve forces today total over 1 million service members and represent over 50% of our total military force. Every day around the globe, thousands of men and women in uniform risk their lives and make great sacrifices to defend our national interests.
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Governments search for systemic reforms
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Three decades after California's Proposition 13 ignited a nationwide taxpayers' revolt, the Golden State again may be on the leading edge of another financial revolution - this one over how tax dollars are cushioning public employees' golden years.
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Florida League of Mayors join Governor Crist to Endorse Grassroots Movement to Boost Florida’s Economy
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Florida League of Mayors (FLM) president Pegeen Hanrahan, Mayor, Gainesville, joined Governor Charlie Crist and a coalition of business and other organizations today to announce a new incentive for Floridians to spend their money locally.
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Florida must address looming city pension crisis
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With state and local budgets in fiscal free-fall, many of Florida’s cities are looking at their revenues and expenses to judge how to improve their fiscal responsibility. But when we look at the long-term picture for cities, one issue in particular leaps out as one that could burden city taxpayers terribly in the years ahead.
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