Registration Open for the 2024 FLC Annual Conference in Hollywood - August 15-17

Registration is now open for the Florida League of Cities (FLC) 2024 Annual Conference, taking place from August 15-17 in Hollywood. This premier event brings together local government leaders to share innovative ideas, network with peers, and explore solutions to common challenges.

This year’s conference features inspiring keynote speakers, including Richard Florida, the world's leading urbanist and author of "The Rise of the Creative Class," and Erica Dhawan, an authority on 21st-century teamwork and collaboration. Don’t miss out on engaging sessions, insightful speakers and invaluable opportunities to connect with fellow municipal officials.

Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Florida’s communities. Register Now ¦ View Announcement

And make sure you join us on August 7 at 2:00 p.m. for the 2024 Know Before You Go Webinar!

Save the Dates: Florida City Government Week is October 21-27, 2024!

Mark your calendars for Florida City Government Week from October 21-27, 2024. This annual celebration is an excellent opportunity for municipalities to engage citizens and showcase the essential services provided by local government. Start planning your activities now to highlight the importance of civic engagement and demonstrate the impact of municipal services on everyday life.

Whether it’s hosting open houses, organizing community cleanups or launching educational campaigns, your efforts can make a difference. Let’s come together to promote understanding and appreciation of city government. Save the dates, and get ready to participate in this exciting week! Visit flcityweek.com to learn more and download our Toolkit for Celebrating What Makes Your City Great.

Each year, municipal officials from across the state volunteer to serve on the Florida League of Cities (FLC) five Legislative Policy Committees. The Legislative Policy Committees set the legislative platform for the League and Florida’s 411 municipalities.

New for 2024-2025: Changes have been made to most of the policy committee names, and some issues have shifted among the committees. Before signing up for a committee, carefully review each of the committee descriptions found in the 2024-2025 FLC Legislative Policy Committee Process and Frequently Asked Questions document.

The Committees include:

Finance and Taxation
Development, Code Compliance and Redevelopment
Intergovernmental Relations, Mobility and Emergency Management
Municipal Operations
Utilities, Natural Resources and Public Works.

Click here to sign up to serve on a 2024-2025 Legislative Policy Committee.

Events & Education

July 17

10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

State-Mandated Continuing Education in Ethics Live Webinar

August 7

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FLC Annual Conference Know Before You Go Webinar

August 15-17

Diplomat Beach Resort – Hollywood

FLC Annual Conference

October 4-5

Embassy Suites Airport Westshore – Tampa

Institute for Elected Municipal Officials I

October 21-27

Florida City Government Week

October 25-26

Embassy Suites Orlando North – Altamonte Springs

Institute for Elected Municipal Officials II

*All times Eastern unless otherwise noted.

Research & Resources

Hometown Health to Host Free Webinars in June and July

This year's Hometown Health summer webinar series focuses on Women's and Men's Health and addresses unique well-being concerns for both.

Understanding Women’s Hormonal Health

Date: Wednesday, June 26

Time: 10:00 a.m. ET

This webinar will discuss how hormones impact health aspects such as blood sugar, blood pressure, sleep and reproductive health. Register Online

Topics include:

Facts about the menstrual cycle
What is a hormone disruptor?
The truth about menopause.

Men’s Health: Prevention and Well-being

Date: Wednesday, July 31

Time: 10:00 a.m. ET

This session focuses on preventative health measures and well-being strategies tailored for men. Register Online

Topics include:

Facts about prostate cancer screenings
Physical and mental health concerns affecting men.

Pre-register now to receive the recordings, even if you cannot attend the live events. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of women's and men's health!

Submit Statewide Resolutions for Consideration by July 8

The Florida League of Cities (FLC) Resolutions Committee considers resolutions on federal, constitutional or commemorative issues that are of statewide concern. (It does not consider state legislative issues.) Any municipality interested in submitting resolutions for consideration must submit them to the League no later than Monday, July 8 to guarantee that they will be included in the packet of proposed resolutions to the Resolutions Committee. Please submit proposed resolutions to Allison Payne at apayne@flcities.com.