Resolution 016-2014Commissioner Neguent
RESOLUTION NO. 016 - 2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
SUPPORTING THE CANDIDACY OF COMMISSIONER BRYAN
DESLOGE FOR SECOND VICE - PRESIDENT OF THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES.
WHEREAS, Florida is the 4 th largest state in the nation representing more than 19
million people in 67 counties; and
WHEREAS, for more than 80 years, the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) has
helped counties effectively serve and represent Floridians by strengthening and preserving
county home rule through advocacy, education and collaboration; and
WHEREAS, FAC is the only association representing Florida's counties — bringing
together the collective experience and knowledge of 377 county commissioners and supported by
thousands of county professional staff; and
WHEREAS, FAC provides the cohesive platform that enables county officials and staff
to speak with a unified voice on behalf of all Floridians; and
WHEREAS, Leon County Commissioner Bryan Desloge has faithfully served on the
Leon County Board of County Commissioners for seven years representing the citizens in
District 4, as well as all of the citizens of Leon County; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Desloge currently serves as the President of the Florida
Association of Counties and previously served as President - Elect, 1 St Vice - President, 2 nd Vice -
President, and a policy chairman of the Florida Association of Counties; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Desloge has faithfully served on the National Association of
Counties Board of Directors for two terms, as well as Vice -Chair of the Behavioral health Sub-
committee; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties (NACo), founded in 1935, is the only
national organization that represents county governments in the United States and provides
essential services to the nation's 3,069 counties; and
WHEREAS, NACo advances issues with a unified voice before the federal government,
improves the public's understanding of county government, assists counties in finding and
sharing innovative solutions through education and research, and provides value -added services
to save counties and taxpayers money; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Desloge is committed to bringing civility and unity back
into public service to increase opportunities for taxpayers; and
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WHEREAS, Commissioner Desloge's passion has led him to join with others in the
creation and development of the Village Square, a non - partisan public educational forum on
matters of local state, and national importance that is dedicated to maintaining factual accuracy
in civic and political debate by growing civil dialog on divisive issues, and recalling the history
and principles at the foundation of our democracy; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Desloge has introduced the members of FAC to the Village
Square and has set his Presidential theme with the FAC to be Civility, Opportunity and Unity;
and
WHEREAS, the idea of bringing a civil debate to not only our local policy discussions
but also to our state and national capitals, are critical to solving the problems facing our
communities; and
WHEREAS, by focusing on facts and putting aside party politics, our public servants
can begin developing the solutions needed to provide our citizens with the opportunities
promised by our founding fathers; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Desloge has announced his intent to run for Second Vice -
President of the National Association of Counties to take the platform of Civility, Opportunity,
and Unity, to county, borough and parish officials nationwide, as well as members of the
legislative and executive branches of the united States;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida fully supports and
hereby endorses the candidacy of Leon County Commissioner Bryan Desloge for the office of
Second Vice - President of the National Association of Counties, with the election to be held in
July 2014.
2. The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida further encourages
every county in Florida to endorse the candidacy of Commissioner Desloge and also
commit to attend the National Association of Counties Annual Conference in July 2014
so that all of Florida's 67 counties can place their vote to elect Commissioner Desloge
Second Vice - President of the National Association of Counties.
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PASSED
AND ADOPTED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe
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Florida,
at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 11`
day of January, 2014.
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Mayor Sylvia Murphy
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Mayor Pro Tem Danny Kolhage
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Commissioner George Neugent
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Commissioner David Rice
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Commissioner Heather Carruthers
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