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Facilitator urges Kissimmee leaders to set aside politics and focus on governance
Summary
At a daylong commission retreat, the facilitator warned that political infighting risks the city’s momentum — urging respect, listening and milestone-driven follow‑through to protect projects and bond ratings.
The KISSIMMEE City Commission began its annual retreat with a pointed call to prioritize governance over politics.
The session’s facilitator told the commission that governing is about long‑term vision and pragmatic solutions, while politics is about short‑term gains. “Good governance is boring,” he said, adding that headline‑seizing conflict can deter investment and damage the city’s bond rating. He urged…
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