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Free FLC Summer Research Symposium: Disruptive Technology: Impacts on Local Government - August 15 in Hollywood

New technologies are rapidly replacing established methods of doing things in our cities. Innovations such as autonomous vehicles, broadband WiFi, and the sharing economy are all impacting the way residents and visitors interact with city services. Join us as we discuss local and nationwide trends, present options and tools cities can use to work with disruptive technology companies, and explore the impacts – both positive and negative – these technologies are having on our communities. For more information on the symposium, contact FLC Research Analyst Liane Schrader at lschrader@flcities.com.

Sign Up to Serve on a 2018-2019 Legislative Policy Committee!

Each year, municipal officials from across the state volunteer to serve on the League’s five Legislative policy committees. Appointments are typically a one-year commitment and involve developing the League’s Legislative Action Agenda detailing priority issues that are most likely to affect daily municipal governance and local decision making during the upcoming legislative session. Policy committee members also help League staff understand the real world implications of proposed legislation and are asked to serve as advocates throughout the legislative process. The deadline to sign-up is August 20. Sign Up Now

Congratulations to the 2018 Florida Municipal Achievement Award Winners 

The cities of Clermont, Miami Beach and Largo were recently announced as the 2018 winners of the 10th Annual Florida Municipal Achievement Awards. Each city took the top spot in one of three award categories:

• City Spirit Award – City of Clermont
• Florida Citizenship Award – City of Miami Beach
• Environmental Stewardship Award – City of Largo

All three winning cities will receive a trophy, receive special recognition at a commission meeting and at the League’s annual conference, and will also be featured in the League’s award-winning magazine, Quality Cities (QC), and on the League’s website and social media outlets. Learn More