Coral Springs Commissioner Appointed to Serve on FLC

Published on July 07, 2021

Commissioner Joy Carter - Seat 5

Coral Springs, FL – Commissioner Joy Carter has been appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities 2021-2022 Land Use and Economic legislative policy committee. The Florida League of Cities FLC) is the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments.

Legislative Policy Committee chairs, vice chairs and members were appointed by the League’s incoming President, City of Lakeland Commissioner Phillip Walker.
 
As a legislative policy committee member, Commissioner Carter will help to develop the FLC Legislative Action Agenda, which details priority issues that are most likely to affect daily municipal governance and local decision-making during the upcoming legislative session, as well as help FLC staff understand the real-world implications of proposed legislation and are asked to serve as advocates throughout the legislative process.
 
Regarding her appointment, Commissioner Carter said, “Serving as a legislative policy committee member is an honor that I look forward to. Having a voice to guide policy direction for the Florida League of Cities legislative efforts is a benefit to our city, because I plan to advocate for issues that directly affect our community. In this new role I plan to work towards solutions for the betterment of the business community and the state.”
 
For a complete list of committee members, as well as more information on each committee and the League’s legislative policy development process, visit https://flcities.com/advocacy-pages/policy-committees.  

Founded in 1922, the Florida League of Cities is the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. Its goals are to promote local self-government and serve the needs of Florida’s cities, which are formed and governed by their citizens. The League believes in “Local Voices Making Local Choices,” which focuses on the impact citizens and city leaders have in improving Florida’s communities. For more information, visit flcities.com.