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� Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern David Rice,District 4
y Craig Cates,District 1
James K. Scholl,District 3
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Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Regular Meeting
April 15, 2026
Agenda Item Number: B4
26-6278
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: District 2
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Kacey Hunt 305-292-4512
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring April 2026 as National County
Government Month in Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND: National County Government Month, held each April, is a celebration of
county government. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has encouraged
counties to use this month of recognition to actively promote our roles and responsibilities in serving
residents.
This April, we would like to highlight the important role Monroe County plays in providing essential
services, protecting natural resources, and supporting the quality of life for residents and visitors
throughout the Florida Keys.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: n/a
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Proclaim April 2026 as National County Government Month in
Monroe County.
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B4. Mayor's Proclamation declaring April 2026 as National County Government Month in
Monroe County.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH- APRIL 2026
WHEREAS, the nation's 3,069 counties serving more than 330 million Americans provide
essential services to create healthy, safe and vibrant communities; and
WHEREAS,counties fulfill a vast range of responsibilities and deliver services that touch nearly
every aspect of our residents' lives; and
WHEREAS, counties as intergovernmental partners enact local, state and federal programs to
address the needs of all residents; and
WHEREAS,Monroe County and all counties take pride in our responsibility to protect and
enhance the health, wellbeing and safety of our residents in efficient and cost-effective ways; and
WHEREAS, the nation is celebrating 250 years of independence this year, and counties have a
long and rich history of serving residents; and
WHEREAS, each year since 1991 the National Association of Counties has encouraged counties
across the country to elevate awareness of county responsibilities, programs and services; and
WHEREAS,Monroe County provides essential services uniquely tailored to a geographically
isolated island chain, including emergency management, evacuation planning, and infrastructure
resilience critical to protecting residents and visitors in the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County plays a vital role in preserving the delicate ecosystems of the
Florida Keys through land conservation, water quality initiatives, and partnerships that protect
our natural resources for future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA does hereby designate April as
NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH
and we encourage all residents, business, and visitors to learn more about vital services and
programs provided by county government, and to join in acknowledging the essential role county
government plays in maintaining the quality of life in the Florida Keys.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this proclamation is hereby issued this 15th day of April, 2026.
Michelle Lincoln, Mayor