Two Tallahassee Officials Honored as Home Rule Heroes
June 16, 2021
During a special presentation at the June 16 City Commission meeting, Tallahassee Mayor John E. Dailey and City Manager Reese Goad were honored by the Florida League of Cities as 2021 Home Rule Hero Award recipients. Dailey and Goad earned this prestigious award for their tireless efforts to protect the Home Rule powers of Florida's municipalities and advance the League's legislative agenda during the 2021 legislative session.
"As the level of government closest to the people, Home Rule is vital for ensuring the City of Tallahassee, and other municipal governments like it, can quickly respond to the unique needs of our community," Mayor Dailey said. "It's an honor to be recognized by the Florida League of Cities for our work to ensure local voices are leading local solutions - even on issues facing communities globally."
Home Rule is the ability for a city to address local problems with local solutions with minimal state interference. Home Rule Hero Award recipients are local government officials, both elected and nonelected, who consistently responded to the League's requests to reach out to members of the legislature and help give a local perspective to an issue.
"These local officials went above and beyond during the 2021 Legislative Session," said FLC Director of Legislative Affairs Casey Cook. "They made an extraordinary effort, were actively engaged and highly effective in their advocacy efforts. Even with all the various challenges present this year due to the pandemic, they stepped up. They engaged with legislators, shared their stories and made their voices heard, and it made a difference. On behalf of the League and its legislative team, it's my sincere honor to recognize this year's award recipients and thank them for their service."
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. Florida's cities are formed by their citizens and governed by their citizens. The League is founded on the belief that local self-government is the keystone of American democracy. For more information, visit floridaleagueofcities.com or Talgov.com.
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