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X00' U C op �� �� oim 301 South Bronough Street, Suite 300 c Post Office Box 1757 a Tallahassee, FL 32302 -1757 (850) 222 -9684 e Fax (850) 222 -3806 o Web site: www.flcities.com Dear Municipal Leaders, Now that the 2012 Legislative Session is completed, it's time to look ahead to 2013, and begin our advocacy efforts for next year. Effective advocacy begins and ends right at home in your cities, so there's no better time to start than today, By fostering and building a positive relationship with our state leaders, we can insure they fully understand and respect the unintended consequences of unfunded mandates and preemption of Home Rule Authority. Building those relationships is important now more than ever as serious candidates for state office seek the support and assistance of our local leaders. Strengthening our partnerships strengthens the voices of cities throughout Florida during the Legislative Session, But it's only by working together tlu•ough on -going advocacy that we can affect positive change in our state, The enclosed Advocacy Checklist provides just a few examples of effective advocacy strategies you can begin immediately. In addition, the Florida League of Cities is also developing several new, advocacy initiatives in 2012 which are designed to help local elected officials become more engaged with their state leaders. A brief outline is included in the enclosed packet. As more information and programs are developed, we will keep you informed. Kathy Till, a former local elected official in Apopka, is working with the Florida League of Cities as an Advocacy Consultant, and is ready to help you develop an Advocacy Plan that works for you and your community. She can be reached at 407 - 484 -3597 or advocacy4c!tios@aol.com. We look forward to working with you, and please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions prior to my next visit! Respectfully, Legislative Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. President Patricia J. Bates, Mayor, Altamonte Springs First Vice President Manny Marono, Mayor, Sweetwater ° Second Vice President P.C. Wu, Councilman, Pensacola Executive Director Michael Sittig 0 General Counsel Harry Morrison, Jr.