LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEES

Florida League of Cities


Each year, municipal officials from across the state volunteer to serve on the League’s five Legislative policy committees.


The Florida League of Cities’ Legislative Policy Committees set the legislative agenda for the League and Florida’s 411 municipalities.

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. Learn More

The 2022-2023 chairs, staff contacts and rosters for each policy committee can be found below. Our gratitude to the officials who are serving as chair and vice-chair of these committees. Their leadership is essential as we prepare for another Legislative session.

In addition to the policy committees, League members also serve on the following standing committees: the Legislative Committee, the Advocacy Committee and the Resolutions Committee. Learn More

2023-2024 Meeting Schedule


  • September 8, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Rosen Centre Orlando, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
  • October 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Orlando, FL (location to be announced)
  • November 30, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. during FLC Legislative Conference at the Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819

FINANCE, TAXATION & PERSONNEL

Paul Shalhoub

Paul Shalhoub

Chair

Mayor, Lake Clarke Shores

Darrel Thomas

Darrel Thomas

Vice Chair

Chief Financial Officer, Weston


This committee addresses municipal roles in general finance and tax issues, Home Rule revenues, infrastructure funding, insurance, local option revenues, pension issues, personnel and collective bargaining issues, revenue sharing,  tax and budget reform, telecommunications and workers’ compensation. 

FLC Staff Assistant: Michaela Metcalfe │ 2022-23 Committee Roster │ December Committee Packet

LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Linda Hudson

Linda Hudson

Chair

Mayor, Fort Pierce

Bill Schaetzle

Bill Schaetzle

Vice Chair

Council Member, Niceville

David Cruz

David Cruz

Staff Contact

Deputy General Counsel/Legislative Counsel,
Florida League of Cities

This committee addresses policies specific to municipal concerns with community redevelopment, economic development, growth management and land use planning issues, annexation, eminent domain, tort liability and property rights.


FLC Staff Contact: David Cruz    FLC Staff Assistant: Michaela Metcalfe  │ 2022-2023 Committee Roster  │ December Committee Packet

MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION

Bob Mayersohn

Bob Mayersohn

Chair

Commissioner, Parkland

NanDrycka King Albert

NanDrycka King Albert

Vice Chair

Councilwoman, Midway

Tara Taggart

Tara Taggart

Staff Contact

Legislative Advocate,
Florida League of Cities

This committee addresses municipal concerns with code enforcement, elections, emergency management, gaming, homeland security, public meetings, public property management, public records, public safety, and procurement, as well as charter counties and special districts.


FLC Staff Contact: Tara Taggart  │ FLC Staff Assistant: Michaela Metcalfe │ 2022-2023 Committee Roster  │ December Committee Packet

TRANSPORTATION & INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Jeff Hmara

Jeff Hmara

Chair

Councilman, Royal Palm Beach

Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson

Vice Chair

Mayor, Belle Glade

Jeff Branch

Jeff Branch

Staff Contact

Senior Legislative Advocate,
Florida League of Cities

This committee addresses municipal concerns relating to transportation and highway safety, as well as aviation, affordable housing (and homelessness), billboards, building codes, charter schools, rights-of-way and veterans affairs.

FLC Staff Contact: Jeff Branch │FLC Staff Assistant: Michaela Metcalfe │ 2022-2023 Committee Roster │ December Committee Packet

UTILITIES, NATURAL RESOURCES & PUBLIC WORKS

Jen Ahearn-Koch

Jen Ahearn-Koch

Chair

Commissioner, Sarasota

Dan Comerford

Dan Comerford

Vice Chair

Mayor/Police Commissioner, Jupiter Inlet Colony

Rebecca O'Hara

Rebecca O'Hara

Staff Contact

Deputy General Counsel,
Florida League of Cities

This committee addresses policies specific to municipal concerns with coastal management, energy, environmental and wetlands permitting, hazardous and toxic wastes, recycling, solid waste collection and disposal, stormwater, wastewater treatment and reuse, water management, water quality and quantity.


FLC Staff Contact: Rebecca O'Hara │ FLC Staff Assistant: Michaela Metcalfe │ 2022-2023 Committee Roster  │ December Committee Packet