HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_24-25_11/13/2025 RESOLUTION NO. 24-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE 2026 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM; PRIORITIZING AGENDA
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD, IN GENERAL, SUPPORT AND PROTECT
MUNICIPAL HOME RULE FOR SUBJECT MATTER INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO PROPERTY TAX REFORM, LOCAL OPTION SALES
TAX REFORM, AND LOCAL BUSINESS TAX REFORM; AFFORDABLE
HOUSING (LIVE LOCAL ACT) REFORM, IMPACT FEE REFORM, AND
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REFORM; REVISIONS TO "SENATE BILL
180", REGULATION OF E-BIKES AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AND
REGULATION OF ART ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS; SOVEREIGN
IMMUNITY REFORM, AND REGULATION OF OPEN CARRY FOR
FIREARMS; REGULATION OF ENTERPRISE FUND TRANSFERS, AND
"ONE WATER" POLICIES; FURTHER SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO
CREATE A PUBLIC RECORDS EXEMPTION FOR IDENTIFYING
INFORMATION FOR MUNICIPAL CLERKS, ELECTIONS STAFF, AND
THEIR FAMILIES; AND FURTHER SUPPORTING THE 2026
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM ADOPTED BY THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta wishes to engage in productive, focused
dialogue with the Florida State Senate and House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida 2026 Legislative Session will convene on January
13, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta is an active member of the Florida League of
Cities and actively support the development of priorities for the 2026 Legislative Action
Agenda; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta supports the 2026 Florida League of Cities
legislative platform; and prioritizes legislation which would in general, support and protect
municipal home rule for subject matter including, but not limited to property tax reform,
local option sales tax reform, and local business tax reform; affordable housing (Live
Local Act) reform, impact fee reform, and growth management reform; revisions to
"Senate Bill 180", regulation of a-bikes and electric vehicles, and regulation of art on public
sidewalks; sovereign immunity reform, and regulation of open carry for firearms; and
regulation of enterprise fund transfers and "one water' policies, and further supporting
legislation to create a public records exemption for identifying information for municipal
clerks, elections staff, and their families.
WHEREAS, the Village Council further supports the 2026 Palm Beach County
League of Cities Legislative Platform.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are declared to be true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Village of Tequesta supports the 2026 Florida League of Cities
legislative platform; and prioritizes legislation which would in general, support and protect
municipal home rule for subject matter including, but not limited to property tax reform,
local option sales tax reform, and local business tax reform; affordable housing (Live
Local Act) reform, impact fee reform, and growth management reform; revisions to
"Senate Bill 180", regulation of a-bikes and electric vehicles, and regulation of art on public
sidewalks; sovereign immunity reform, and regulation of open carry for firearms; and
regulation of enterprise fund transfers and "one water" policies, and further supporting
legislation to create a public records exemption for identifying information for municipal
clerks, elections staff, and their families as part of the legislative priorities of the Village
of Tequesta. As an active member of the Florida League of Cities, the Village of
Tequesta, through the Village Council, will also support additional legislative priorities
identified by the Florida League of Cities, unless the Village Council determines that it is
in the best interests of the Village and its residents to take a contrary position.
SECTION 3. The Village Council further supports the formation of the 2026 Palm
Beach County League of Cities Legislative Platform attached hereto and incorporated as
"Exhibit A" as part of the legislative priorities of the Village of Tequesta.
SECTION 4. The Village Manager is directed to forward a copy of this resolution
to the members of the Florida League of Cities and all local representatives.
SECTION 5. This resolution shall take effective immediately upon its adoption.
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RESOLUTION DATE
24-25 09/11/25
MOTION Council Member Jayson E. French SECOND Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory
FOR AGAINST ABSENT CONFLICT
Mayor Molly Young a
Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory ❑✓ ❑ ❑
Council Member Laurie Brandon ❑✓
Council Member Patrick Painter 0✓ ❑
Council Member Jayson E. French [✓ ❑
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
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