There is a threat from some state lawmakers to reduce the decision-making abilities of local government officials and their residents. We need your help in promoting and protecting the authority granted to locals by Home Rule, and to get your residents engaged. We need your help to build stronger cities!
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PRESIDENT ORTIZ: JOIN OUR MISSION: FLC President Tony Ortiz discusses the Building Stronger Cities initiative and invites you to join our mission! View Spanish Language Version
HOME RULE VIDEO: This 10-minute animated video is perfect for youth audiences and beyond. It covers a range of topics including city charters, forms of government, municipal services, property taxes and Home Rule. A Spanish language version is also available below.
BUILDING STRONGER CITIES SOCIAL MEDIA CENTER: Browse our selection of social media content ready to share on your accounts! Sharing these graphics and messages are a great way to get involved and make your voice heard. Visit Social Media Center
SUMMARY OF KEY VOTES: Summary of House and Senate votes on key bills considered during the 2020 Legislative Session that were a significant infringement on municipal Home Rule authority or an unfunded mandate. View Publication
2021 KEY LEGISLATIVE DATES: Mark your calendar for these important legislative dates and FLC events, including the first day of session, Legislative Action Days and more. View Calendar of Key Dates
MEDIA COVERAGE – HOME RULE IN THE HEADLINES: A summary of newspaper coverage in support of Local Self-Government. This annual publication features a round-up of media coverage and local voices in favor of Home Rule from the most recent legislative session. View Publication
WORKING WITH RESIDENTS: You can help residents understand what Home Rule means and how they can join our mission. Educate your community members on ways they can help ensure local decisions that are best for their unique city are being made at the local level. View Resource
WORKING WITH LEGISLATORS: Remind our state lawmakers about the importance of making local choices – and keeping them local. Let’s encourage them to focus on state issues and leave the local issues to those who know their communities best. View Resource
Looking for more tools to help build stronger cities? Check out these resources designed just for you.
- 2021 FLC Legislative Action Agenda
- 2021 Messaging Memo
- 2021 Legislative Session Preview
- Working With the Media
- Checklist for Success
- Sample Speech: Engaging Business Community
- Sample Speech: Engaging Civics Organizations
- Sample Speech: Engaging Citizens
- Engaging Your Local Community on Proposed Legislation
- Why Home Rule Matters English│Spanish
- What is Home Rule? Infographic
- Personalizing Your Success Story
HOME RULE VIDEO (SPANISH): ¿Quieres una forma divertida de comunicar los conceptos básicos del gobierno de la ciudad? En La Liga ha producido esta caricatura de 13 minutos, perfecta para el público juvenil y más allá. Cubre una variedad de temas que incluyen cartas de la ciudad, formas de gobierno, servicios municipales, impuestos a la propiedad y Autonomía.
KEEP IT LOCAL, FLORIDA – LEARN ABOUT LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT: Does it feel like our politics just don’t work anymore? The problem is: The more power that’s concentrated in Washington, the more powerless you feel when your side loses an election.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL PREEMPTION VIDEO: Distant politicians are letting big corporations make decisions about our community with little consideration for the families that live there. One example? Short-term rentals! Local voices should be making local choices. Learn more about Home Rule and your right to local self-government.