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Southwest Ranches council unanimously backs state exemption to protect clerks’ home contact details
Summary
The Town of Southwest Ranches council unanimously approved a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to exempt home addresses and phone numbers of municipal clerks and staff involved in elections or code enforcement, citing safety concerns following heated post-election conduct statewide.
The Town of Southwest Ranches council unanimously approved a resolution on March 3 urging the Florida Legislature to enact a public-records exemption for municipal clerks and employees who handle municipal elections or code-enforcement work.
Town staff explained the resolution supports two bills (a House and companion Senate bill) proposed by the Florida Association (League) of City Clerks to protect home addresses and phone numbers of clerks and certain staff following threats and harassment tied to election administration.
The resolution, discussed by staff and the council, focuses narrowly on exempting home contact information and said it mirrors protections already extended in other public-safety contexts (for example firefighters and police). The council voted by roll call with all present members recorded as "yes."
