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Philip L. Leary, AICP Leary Governmental Affairs pleary@LearyGAC.com www.LearyGAC.com 386/385-3061 (O) 386/937-7829 (C)

Philip L. Leary, AICP Leary Governmental Affairs pleary@LearyGAC.com www.LearyGAC.com 386/385-3061 (O) 386/937-7829 (C). The 2011 Legislative Session Leadership,Policy and Process. Florida’s New Leadership. Governor Rick Scott. Chief of Staff: Mike Prendergast Legislative Affairs:

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Philip L. Leary, AICP Leary Governmental Affairs pleary@LearyGAC.com www.LearyGAC.com 386/385-3061 (O) 386/937-7829 (C)

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  1. Philip L. Leary, AICPLeary Governmental Affairspleary@LearyGAC.comwww.LearyGAC.com386/385-3061 (O)386/937-7829 (C)

  2. The 2011 Legislative SessionLeadership,Policy and Process

  3. Florida’s New Leadership Governor Rick Scott Chief of Staff: Mike Prendergast Legislative Affairs: Jon Costello Special Counsel: Hayden Dempsey Senior Policy Advisor: Mary Ann (MAC) Carter

  4. Florida’s New Leadership Executive Agency Changes Secretary of Dept of Environmental Protection: Herschel Vinyard Jr. Secretary of Dept of Community Affairs: William “Billy” Buzzett Secretary of State: Kurt Browning

  5. Florida’s New Leadership Cabinet Officers Commissioner of Agriculture: Former US Representative Adam Putnam Attorney General: Former Federal Prosecutor Pam Bondi Chief Financial Officer: Former Senate President Jeff Atwater

  6. 2010-2011 Political Landscape • 41 New House Members • 13 New Senate Members • 12 of 40 Senators have local government experience. • 42 of 120 House Members have local government experience.

  7. 2010-2012 Political Landscape Florida Senate • 28 Republicans • 11 Democrats • One vacant seat—Likely Democrat VETO PROOF MAJORITY

  8. Florida Senate Leadership Senate President: Sen. Mike Haridopolos Senate President pro Tempore: Sen. Mike Bennett Senate Majority Leader: Sen. Andy Gardiner Senate Minority Leader: Sen. Nan Rich

  9. Florida Senate Leadership Budget Committee Chair: Sen. J.D. Alexander Finance and Tax Committee: Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff Transp. & Economic Development Appropriations: Sen. Don Gaetz General Government Appropriations: Sen. Alan Hays Community Affairs Committee: Sen. Mike Bennett

  10. Florida Senate Leadership Environmental Preservation & Conservation: Sen. Charlie Dean Ethics and Elections: Sen. John Thrasher Communications, Energy and Public Utilities: Sen. LizbethBenacquisto Transportation: Sen. Jack Latvala Governmental Oversight & Accountability: Sen. Jeremy Ring

  11. 2010-2012 Political Landscape Florida House • 82 Republicans • 38 Democrats VETO PROOF MAJORITY

  12. Florida House Leadership Team Speaker of the Florida House: Rep. Dean Cannon Speaker pro Tempore: Rep. John Legg Majority Leader: Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera Minority Leader: Rep.Ron Saunders

  13. Florida House Leadership Rules Committee: Rep. Gary Aubuchon Appropriations Committee: Rep. Denise Grimsley Finance and Taxation: Rep. Steve Precourt Transportation & Economic Development: Rep. Mike Horner State Affairs: Rep. Seth McKeel

  14. Florida House Leadership Community & Military Affairs: Rep. Ritch Workman Governmental Operations Appropriations: Rep. Ed Hooper Agriculture & Natural Resources: Rep. Trudi Williams Economic Affairs: Rep. Dorothy Hukill Transportation: Rep. Brad Drake

  15. 2011 Legislative Session Key Issues • Budget Deficit • Revenue and Spending Caps--TABOR • Job Creation • Pension Reform • Medicaid Reform • Regulatory Streamlining • Transportation Funding

  16. Budget Outlook • Potential $3.5 Billion Budget Shortfall • Medicaid Costs Increased $400 Million • Implementation of Class-Size Amendment • Stagnant or Reduced Property Values • NO STIMULUS $

  17. Legislative Priorities Stable Funding for IPTF $130 Million Include PG’s in SB 288/HB 605 Support DEP Petroleum Tank Budget Governor’ Budget – DEP, DOT, DCA Transportation Trust Fund CCNA SB 276/HB 135

  18. Communication with Legislators • Make contact with them on a regular basis • Create an e-mail distribution list for legislators • Once you establish a relationship with them they will be more inclined to pay attention to your issues – they prefer to hear messages from those they trust • Face to Face contact is the best communication (Press the flesh)

  19. Obstacles in Communication • Time • Intimidation • Understanding the Issue • Fear of controversy • Fear of Capitol • Legislator is unapproachable

  20. Top Influencers for Legislators • Spontaneous letter from constituents • Phone calls from constituents • Articles in local daily papers • Editorials in local daily papers • Orchestrated mail from constituents • Op-ed opinion pieces in local daily papers • Blogs

  21. Communicating Your Issue • Localize and personalize the issue • Make the issue hit home • How does it impact your business/profession

  22. Communicating Your Issue • Use personal stories • Need to touch their heart before you touch their mind

  23. Communicating Your Issue • Simplify your message • Be Redundant • Say the same thing in different ways • Makes you more interesting • Improves Comprehension • Drop what is unimportant • Know your goal and purpose • “Why do I believe in this?”

  24. Understanding the Process • Legislative terms and acronyms can be very confusing Some key words often used include: • PCB – Proposed Committee Bill • Shell Bill • Committee Substitute • Enrolled bill • Engrossed bill

  25. Thank You For Additional Information Contact: Phil Leary 386/937-7829 386/385-3061

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