Legislative Agenda
The Chamber’s Board of Directors, with the assistance of the Government Affairs Committee presents the following 2016 – 2017 Legislative Agenda to inform our members about the issues the Chamber will be monitoring and advocating for in 2016 – 2017. It should be noted that this list is not all inclusive, and may be modified during the period. We encourage you to submit additional information/suggested positions to the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee for consideration at its quarterly meetings which are open to all members.
10th Street Expansion
Continue to monitor and advocate for the expansion of the 10th Street Corridor which will connect the Sawgrass Expressway to I-95 through expansion of the roadway.
Economic Development
Support legislative policies and actions through our partnership with the Coral Springs Economic Development Advisory Board supporting policies and actions that provide businesses of all sizes the tools and talent they need to increase their competitiveness and stimulate growth while continuing to attract new industries to our city.
Information Update
Work with local leaders to provide a legislative update to our members at an event to be held in June 2017.
Coral Springs Industrial Park – Continue to be a liaison between the City of Coral Springs and the Property Owners’ of Coral Springs Corporate Park Association, Inc.
Providing Increased Opportunities for Growth for Small Business
Small businesses create two out of every three jobs in Florida. In order to help small businesses grow, we support programs such as the American Express Small Business Saturday Program, which encourages shoppers to support small business not only daily but on Small Business Saturday which is November 26, 2016. We also support Florida’s Small Business Development Network, which provides guidance to start-ups and first stage businesses.
City of Coral Springs
Work with City Staff on various issues as they arise to enhance the region and advocate for our member businesses. With our chamber moving into the new city hall in the fall of 2017, we feel that more and more issue will arise as our visibility is at the forefront and the front door of the new city hall.
Contact Your Elected Officials
United States Senate
Marco Rubio
8669 NW 36th Street, #110
Miami, FL 33166
305-418-8553
Bill Nelson
413 Clematis Street #210
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-514-0189
State Senate
Joe Negron, District 25
850-487-5025/
negron.joe.web@flsenate.gov
Kevin J. Rader, District 29
561-443-8170
rader.kevin.web@flsenate.gov
United States House of Representatives
Ted Deutch, District 22
7900 Glades Road, #250
Boca Raton, FL 33434
561-470-5540
Lois Frankel, District 21
2500 N. Military Trail, Suite 490
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-998-9045
Alcee L. Hastings, District 20
2701 West Oakland Park Blvd.
Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
561-676-7911
Brian Mast, District 18
171 Flagler Ave
Stuart, FL 34994
202-225-3026
Florida House of Representatives
Lori Berman, District 90
561-374-7850
lori.berman@myfloridahouse.gov
Bill Hager, District 89
561-470-6607
bill.hager@myfloridahouse.gov
Joseph Abruzzo, District 81
850-717-5081
joseph.abruzzo@myfloridahouse.gov
State Officials Florida Cabinet State Officials
Rick Scott
Governor, State of Florida
850-488-7146
www.flgov.com
Ken Detzner
Secretary of State
850-245-6500
www.dos.state.fl.us
Jeff Atwater
Chief Financial Officer
850-413-2850
www.fldfs.com
Pam Bondi
Attorney General
850-414-3300
Adam Putnam
Commissioner of Agriculture
850-488-3022
www.doacs.state.fl.us
Coral Springs City Commissioners
Mayor Scott Brook
Email: Mayor Brook
Phone: 954-344-5911
Fax: 954-344-1043
Vice Mayor Joy Carter
Email: Commissioner Carter
Phone: 954-344-5911
Fax: 954-344-1043
Commissioner Shawn Cerra
Email: Shawn Cerra
Phone: 954-344-5911
Fax: 954-344-1043
Commissioner Joshua Simmons
Email: Commissioner Simmons
Phone: 954-344-5911
Fax: 954-344-1043
Commissioner Larry Vignola
Email: Commissioner Larry Vignola
Phone: 954-344-5911
Fax: 954-344-1043