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Greetings Everyone,

On June 9^th, Governor DeSantis approved HB 1339 and it will become law on July 1st.  Thanks to all of you who took the time to get involved in the process and write to your Legislators.  If you recall, Senate Bill 818 was a bill that did not favor Manufactured Home Owners.  I have to admit that when this bill passed the first two committees with a total vote of 14 to 0, I became concerned.

Although I have been stating for years our strength in Tallahassee is through our votes, I was beginning to doubt my words.  Unfortunately, my memory was too short.  After all, you all helped pass Amendment 2 in the last election to keep the cap permanently on property tax increases for commercial real estate. This was also something that no one envisioned we could pull off.  We are powerful when we come together and act as one.

At our biannual State Assembly in December our Bylaws were amended to change the name and mission of the Legislative Committee.  This committee is now called the Political Advocacy Committee. Their mission statement is: “To provide leadership and recommendations in creating, influencing, and supporting changes in public policy that best protect and advance the interests of mobile/manufactured home owners through education and direct interactions with elected officials, candidates, and media.”

Now is the time to build on our momentum and strengthen our position in Tallahassee.  This summer there will be candidates running in the primaries at the state and local levels.  Get to know the candidates and educate them on our issues.  Place your vote with those who you believe have heard and understand our issues. The Political Advocacy Committee (PAC) will be publishing some guidelines and talking points. Stay tuned.

Take care and be safe,

Jerry Durham