There’s no better time than now for city officials to help take civics education to the next level.
Why?
Because civics education builds stronger cities and a brighter future for Florida. And because there is a great need for civics knowledge as recent polls, surveys and voter turnout have confirmed.
What about the cost?
The Florida League of Cities has many ideas for no-cost and low-cost civics education programs and partnerships – and many are very easy to implement.
What do you have to lose?
More than you think. The passage of several constitutional amendments and various legislative initiatives that were damaging to city governance show the need to educate Floridians about the services provided by their municipal governments and how those services are funded. With a better understanding of city issues, would these proposals even have an audience?
Every city can do something – don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference.
Florida League of Cities President Carmine Priore has launched the “Building Citizenship in the Community: Back to Basics” campaign to help increase civic awareness and participation. He encourages each Florida municipality to support this initiative.
A letter from President Priore
The Florida League of Cities encourages each city to adopt the “Back to Basics” resolution supporting President Carmine Priore in his efforts to improve civic education in the State of Florida.
See if your city has adopted the resolution
Supporting Documents
Sample Resolution Ten Things Your City Can Do 2009 City Civic Education Projects Form
Florida League of Cities Educational Resources
The Florida League of Cities has developed many educational programs with the goal of increasing Floridians' understanding of city governments and the services they provide. This page contains information about the League's civic education publications and program information.
Florida League of Cities Ethics and Civility Resources
The Florida League of Cities has compiled resources on ethics and civility for municipal elected officials and their employees, in whom citizens have placed their trust. Florida has very broad laws related to ethics, public meetings and public records, and many cities have adopted additional standards for their officials and employees. Many local governments have also adopted civility pledges to ensure that the public, elected officials and staff follow reasonable rules for public conduct.