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Mayor Hudson elected to Florida League of Mayors board; commission approves $527 travel to Ocala
Summary
Mayor Hudson told commissioners she ran for and was elected to a Florida League of Mayors board seat, and the commission approved $527 for the mayor to attend the Feb. regional roundtable in Ocala. Commissioners said the mayor's participation will give Fort Pierce a stronger voice on coastal and legislative issues.
The City Commission approved an item authorizing the mayor to attend the Florida League of Mayors regional roundtable in Ocala for $527 after Mayor Hudson explained why she sought and won election to the League's board.
Mayor Hudson said she had previously concentrated activity with the Florida League of Cities but chose to run for a mayors' board seat at the August conference and was elected. "I chose to run for and was elected to the Florida League of Mayors board," she said, and added she wanted Fort Pierce to be represented when mayors assemble to pursue issues ranging from coastal concerns to growth and legislative engagement. (Mayor Hudson)
Commissioners echoed support for the mayor's role on the board, saying coordinated advocacy is valuable as the state legislature considers measures that could affect home rule and municipal revenue. Commissioner Broderick described state actions that he said threaten home rule and emphasized the importance of organized municipal advocacy.
The agenda item listing attendance at the Feb. roundtable in Ocala and the $527 cost was discussed during the consent agenda presentation and approved by roll call.
