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Charlotte County adopts 2025 federal legislative agenda, highlights FEMA reforms and tax‑exempt bond concerns
Summary
The Board approved a 2025 federal legislative agenda that prioritizes FEMA reform, urges Congress to preserve tax‑exempt municipal bonds, and supports the county’s effort to become a CDBG entitlement community; commissioners asked staff to finalize language and to seek delegation support.
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 11 to adopt its 2025 federal legislative agenda, directing staff to make minor drafting corrections and to circulate the packet to the county’s federal delegation.
Greg Burns of Thorn Run Partners, the county’s federal consultant, briefed commissioners on priorities that include urging reforms at the Federal Emergency Management Agency to speed reimbursements to local governments, opposing proposals that would eliminate the ability of…
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