The Honorable Mayor Danise Henriquez has been selected by the Florida League of Cities (FLC) to serve on one of its five Legislative Policy Committees. Recognized for her expertise in taxation, Mayor Henriquez will serve on the Finance and Taxation Committee, which is responsible for developing the League's Legislative Platform, outlining priority issues most likely to impact municipal governance and local decision-making in the upcoming legislative session.
During the Fiscal Year 2025 session, the Committee prioritized reviewing proposed legislation related to property tax reductions and exemptions. The FLC's Legislative Priority on Property Taxes supports preserving the ability of municipalities to levy property taxes, which fund essential services such as infrastructure, police, fire, and emergency response. The League cautions that further exemptions or reductions could create inequities and unfairly shift the tax burden onto families, homeowners, renters, businesses, and vulnerable residents.
In addition, the FLC's FY 2025 Policy Position supports maintaining municipal authority to collect local business taxes, promoting economic growth, ensuring public safety, delivering emergency services, and advancing community development.
As a member of the Finance and Taxation Committee, Mayor Henriquez will contribute to developing the Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Priorities and Policy Positions to be presented to the State of Florida.