On this page, you’ll learn about Home Rule and why it should be important to you and your family. You’ll also learn about how to get involved in protecting your community and how best to make your voice heard. Help us build stronger cities!
PREZI PRESENTATION – KNOW THE LAYERS OF FLORIDA GOVERNMENT: Check out this visual representation of Home Rule and how it allows local voices to make local choices. View Presentation
PRESIDENT ORTIZ: JOIN OUR MISSION: FLC President Tony Ortiz discusses the Building Stronger Cities initiative and invites you to join our mission! With your help, we will have local voices making local choices without the state’s interference. View Spanish Language Version
WHY HOME RULE MATTERS: Voters put Home Rule powers in the Florida Constitution more than 50 years ago. Home Rule means local decision-making. In other words — Local Voices Making Local Choices. This document is available in English and Spanish.
RESIDENT’S GUIDE FOR TALKING ABOUT HOME RULE WITH STATE LAWMAKERS: Do you know how to talk about the importance of Home Rule with your state legislators? Check out these tips and best practices to hone your skills. View Flyer
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: Want to stay up-to-date on local issues that affect Florida’s cities and residents? Click here to sign up for emails from the Florida League of Cities and learn how you can get involved in supporting Home Rule in your community.
HOME RULE INFOGRAPHIC: Check out this visual representation of Home Rule and how it allows local voices to make local choices. View Infographic
In addition to the videos and resources above and below, we also offer ready-made social media content designed for multiple outlets, including Facebook and Twitter. Check out the variety of graphics and messages available for sharing on your accounts in our Building Stronger Cities Social Media Center!
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
DR. SCOTT PAINE’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT TED-STYLE TALK: Dr. Scott Paine draws on his knowledge as a former elected official and political scientist to share why local government is so important to your day-to-day life and how important it is to get engaged in local issues.
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.
2020 LEGISLATIVE 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
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
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.
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.
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.