Florida League of Cities appoints Kreger to Legislative Policy Committee

Press Release
City of Fernandina Beach
Commissioner Len A. Kreger
[email protected]/ (904) 310-3115
September 15, 2016 12:09 p.m.

The Florida League of Cities has appointed City of Fernandina Beach Commissioner, Len Kreger to serve on the 2016-2017 Florida League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resource Legislative
Policy Committee.

“Municipal officials are the driving force behind the League’s legislative success. In addition to setting the legislative priorities, the League’s policy committee members help to provide League staff with a better understanding of the real world implications of proposed legislation,” said Florida League of Cities Legislative Director Scott Dudley. “We appreciate their willingness to serve, as there is a significant commitment of time and energy that goes into developing a policy direction for our legislative efforts.”

Commissioner Kreger is a retired United States Marine with twenty four years of service. He served six years on the Fernandina Beach Planning Advisory Board. Commissioner Kreger also served on the Sustainable Fernandina Committee and the Nassau County Code Enforcement Board. His goal is to ensure the City of Fernandina Beach provides necessary infrastructure support and services to its residents with an emphasis on controlled growth and sustainable cost effective finance.

Legislative Policy Committee chairs, vice-chairs and members are appointed annually by the League president. Any city official is eligible to serve on a Policy Committee, and appointments are typically based upon a city official’s support and advocacy of the League’s adopted Legislative Action Agenda, participation at meetings, Legislative Action Day and other legislative-related activities.

For more information on the Florida League of Cities’ Legislative Policy Development Process, please visit http://www.floridaleagueofcities.com/Advocacy.aspx?CNID=42.

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Founded in 1922, the Florida League of Cities is the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. Its goals are to promote local self-government and serve the needs of Florida’s cities. Florida’s cities are formed by their citizens and governed by their citizens. The League is founded on the belief that local self-government is the keystone of American democracy. For more information, visit www.floridaleagueofcities.com.