Current Interests & Activity
I am honored to represent the County of Volusia alongside Charlotte County as President McKinlay recognizes us as recipients of Florida Association of Counties ICG Best Practices in County Government! Volusia County is being recognized in the “Youth Services in a Pandemic: From Obstacles to Innovation” category for our 2020 summer library programs. 👩👧👦👫👧🏼🧒🏾👦🏻
Virtually dropped in to tonight’s Volusia League of Cities meeting to catch up with everyone and welcome their new Board of Directors slate. Looking forward to a wonderful new year ahead working with each of you toward good things for Volusia countywide! Florida League of Cities, Inc. National League of Cities And Happy Birthday! 🥳🎉🎁🎈to Holly Hill, FL Vice Mayor John Penny!
As a policy leader of the Community & Urban Affairs Committee, the Health, Safety & Justice Committee, & the Federal Committee, I am proud to see that two main policy statements I have been pushing have been adopted for advocacy & commitment statewide 2021 through the Florida Association of Counties. One is regarding suspension, not termination, of Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals. The other is to enhance federal reserves for veteran’s mental & behavioral health services.