Three Tallahassee Officials Honored as Home Rule Heroes

Three Tallahassee Officials Honored as Home Rule Heroes

May 08, 2024

During a special presentation at the May 8 City Commission meeting, Tallahassee Mayor John E. Dailey, City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox and City Manager Reese Goad were honored by the Florida League of Cities (FLC) as 2024 Home Rule Hero Award recipients. This honor recognizes their tireless efforts to protect the Home Rule powers of Florida's municipalities and advance FLC's legislative agenda during the 2024 legislative session.

"These local officials went above and beyond during the 2024 Legislative Session," FLC Director of Legislative Affairs Casey Cook said. "They made an extraordinary effort, were actively engaged and highly effective in their advocacy efforts. Even with all the various challenges present this year, 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."

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.

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.