FLC 2022 Legislative Conference

Register today for the 2022 Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference.
The event will be held November 30-December 2, 2022 at the Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South.

Florida League of Cities President Jolien Caraballo, vice mayor of the City of Port St. Lucie, will preside over the conference where she will rally the membership in support of the League’s 2023 Legislative Action Agenda.

You are essential to the League’s legislative success. Join Florida's city leaders to discuss and learn about important issues, finalize and adopt our legislative priorities, and share ideas and strategies on collaborating with state legislators and finding common ground.

The registration fee for this event is $275 and covers admission to all conference sessions, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks and Thursday’s luncheon and networking event.

We look forward to seeing you there!
 

Schedule of Events*

Wednesday – November 30, 2022

12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida League of Mayors Forum – Managing Social Media: An Interactive Workshop for Florida’s Mayors
This seminar is for everyone from keyboard warriors to those who aren’t quite sure if Tik-Tok is a social media platform or a new type of wristwatch. In this multi-hour workshop you will hear from and interact with several leading experts who will share insights that will help you navigate the challenging – and ever-changing – world of social media.  From best management practices to do’s and don’ts, to real-life examples, our speakers will help you gain a better understanding of how to develop workable and sustainable policies for dealing with the unforgiving and unrelenting world of social media. 

Open to mayors and vice mayors/deputy mayors only. For registration information, contact Rachel Embleton.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Florida League of Mayors Reception

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Reception
Pre-registration required. Contact Nykierama Cooper.

Thursday – December 1, 2022

7:30 a.m.
Coffee Service

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Local Voices United Ambassador Program
Are you looking for ways to engage your residents more? Are you eager to share the importance of local self-government with your municipality? This session is designed for elected officials who wish to educate and engage their residents in support of local voices making local choices. We’ll provide you with a simple action plan to follow – including templates and outreach materials.

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Speed Networking
Grab a cup of coffee and come “Find Common Grounds” with other city officials and League staff! This fast-paced, fun event will be a terrific start to your day. Get ready to meet, greet and swap ideas and information!

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Advocacy Committee Organizational Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Deconstructing the 2022 Elections
No matter your political party, we all want to know one thing after an election: How will this impact my city? This session will provide important insight and analysis of the 2022 elections. Come learn what happened during the mid-term elections and what this could mean for the upcoming Legislative Session.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Legislative Policy Committee Meetings
  Finance, Taxation and Personnel
  Land Use and Economic Development
  Municipal Administration
  Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations
  Utilities, Natural Resources and Public Works

12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Priced Out of Paradise: A Housing Crisis Workshop
With a low supply and high demand, Florida’s in the middle of a housing crisis, but what are the solutions? Join our practitioners and industry leaders to learn how they are spearheading efforts to address housing issues and not just in the traditional way, but rather strategically and with a regional collaborative approach. Using concrete examples from communities across the state, this workshop will touch on an array of topics including planning, land development and utilizing ARPA funds for housing.

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Money Matchmaker: Grant Readiness and Success
Is your city taking advantage of all current state and federal funding opportunities? Has your city taken the proper steps to best position yourself for grant success?  If you want to know where to begin or to brush up on how to find and apply for grants, be sure to attend this session. Attendees will hear directly from cities who have had success in the grant process from planning and budgeting to the start of the application to watching the project come to life.

4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Florida League of Cities Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Networking Event

Friday – December 2, 2022

7:30 a.m.
Coffee Service

7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Registration Desk Open

8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Federal Action Strike Team Organizational Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Legislative Committee Meeting

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Amplify Your Advocacy: Learn from the Pros on Effectively Communicating with Legislators
This workshop will provide hands-on, effective advocacy techniques to discuss issues competently with policymakers while working within the legislative process. Whether a newcomer or long-serving advocate, don’t miss this fun, interactive opportunity to learn from the pros on effective lobbying strategies.

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Business Session


* Schedule subject to change. Check flcities.com for further updates.


Hotel Information
The 2022 Legislative Conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South, located at 4955 Kyngs Heath Road in Kissimmee. The group rate is $157/night and all reservations include a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and complimentary reception. Self-parking is $13.00/day. Complete reservation instructions will be sent with your registration confirmation. If the hotel is sold out at the time of your registration, please contact Melanie Howe for a list of alternative suggestions.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be emailed to Melanie Howe by 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 18 to receive a refund of registration fees, minus a $25 administrative fee. Refunds will not be issued until after the conference and no refunds will be issued for early departure.
When
11/30/2022 12:00 PM - 12/2/2022 12:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Where
Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34746

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