Florida
Across small towns, growing cities, school boards and large counties, we share bold ideas, organize trans-local campaigns alongside local partners that meet our communities’ needs, and push back against abusive state preemption.

AT A GLANCE

Local Progress Florida (LPFL) drives progressive change through collaborative governance with local partners and communities. 

While not an official state chapter, our statewide organizing and advocacy over the past few years have pushed local control to the forefront of our state legislative fights.

Our Work & Priorities

In a state where the conservative agenda continues to strip away the rights of everyday Floridians, our work focuses on both fighting against harmful state interference and proactively building the long-term equity our communities need to thrive.

This year our statewide work is heavily focused on housing and protecting local control.

Organizing Committee

As a member-led network, our state work is led by an incredible state organizing committee – a group of LP Florida members that meet regularly to weigh in on policy priorities, propose statewide campaigns, and drive the strategic vision for our work.

Sabrina Javellana's headshot

SABRINA JAVELLANA

former Hallandale Beach City Commissioner

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ALISSA JEAN SCHAFER

former Broward County Soil & Water Conservation Board

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GAIL JOHNSON

former Gainesville City Commissioner

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JOSHUA SIMMONS

Coral Springs Vice Mayor

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JACK PORTER

Tallahaasee Commissioner

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KELLI ANN THOMAS

Miami-Dade Community Council Board Member

Our State work

LOCAL CONTROL

No matter the issue, local electeds are a critical voice on protecting local control and against abusive state preemption that negatively impacts communities. We develop and implement statewide campaigns to fight abusive state interference.

FEATURED NEWS

LPFL members and staff posing for a photo in front of the old capitol in Tallahassee.

Florida Local Electeds Call on Governor DeSantis to Veto Harmful Preemption Bills

As Florida legislative session ends, Local Progress Florida speaks out against harmful state preemption bills SB 170 and HB 1417, and calls on DeSantis to veto them.
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Attack on renter protection is another attack on local democracy

State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis and Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla stress that preemption bills like HB 1417 just take power away from everyday Floridians.
LPFL members and staff posing next to a LPFL sign.

As Florida State Interference Soars, LPFL Members Show up for Localities in Tallahassee

Local Progress Florida members representing communities across Florida gathered in Tallahassee last week to speak on behalf of their communities.

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