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Council adopts resolution endorsing Florida League of Cities 2025 legislative platform
Summary
The council adopted Resolution No. 2187-2025 adopting the Florida League of Cities 2025 legislative platform as the city’s policy positions for the session; council members urged continued engagement with state lawmakers and upcoming Legislative Action Days in Tallahassee was noted.
The Jacksonville Beach City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2187-2025 to endorse the Florida League of Cities’ 2025 legislative platform as the city’s state-level policy positions.
A staff presenter explained the platform provides priorities for the League’s lobbying work in Tallahassee and that the city now has representation on several policy committees. Council members emphasized the importance of protecting home rule and said they have observed increased state-level activity affecting municipal authority.
Council members noted the city’s ongoing coordination with state legislators. Council member Janssen thanked local Senator Yarbrough and Representative Michael for supporting home rule, and staff mentioned Legislative Action Days in Tallahassee in March as an upcoming engagement opportunity.
A roll-call vote recorded affirmative votes from all members present; the resolution passed with no recorded opposition.
