| Save Our CRAs 3 Easy Steps to Make Your Voice Heard A bill that negatively impacts our city is moving fast in the Florida Legislature. HB 991/ SB 1242 would eliminate all Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) by 2045 and prohibit new projects or new CRAs starting in 2025. That means the programs that bring affordable housing, small businesses support, and neighborhood revitalization without raising taxes would be gone. We need your voice to protect the future of our community. Here’s how you can help right now: 📞 Calling is powerful! It shows passion. You don’t need to say much, just let them know: “Hi, my name is (Your Name) and I’m a resident of (City/County). I’m calling to urge Rep- resentative (Name) to vote NO on HB 991/SB 1242. CRA’s are vital for affordable hous- ing, small business growth, and revitalizing your neighborhoods without using state funds. Please protect our local communities. Thank you.” Find contact info here: Committee on Rules Members Chair: Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R) Vice Chair: Senator Shevrin D. “Shev” Jones (D) Senator Bryan Avila (R) Senator Lori Berman (D) Senator Jim Boyd (R) Senator Jennifer Bradley (R) Senator Jason Brodeur (R) Senator Danny Burgess (R) Senator Colleen Burton (R) Senator Tracie Davis (D) Senator Nick DiCeglie (R) Senator Don Gaetz (R) Senator Ileana Garcia (R) Senator Joe Gruters (R) Senator Gayle Harrell (R) Senator Ed Hooper (R) Senator Blaise Ingoglia (R) Senator Jonathan Martin (R) Senator Rosalind Osgood (D) Senator Jason W. B. Pizzo (D) Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R) Senator Darryl Ervin Rouson (D) Senator Corey Simon (R) Senator Jay Trumbull (R) Senator Tom A. Wright (R) ✉️ You can copy and paste this message or write your own in your voice: Subject Line: Vote NO on HB 991/SB 1242-Protect Local CRAs Body: Dear Representative (Last Name), As a concerned resident of (City/County), I am urging you to vote NO on HB 991/SB 1242. CRA’s are one of the most effective tools we have to fight blight, improve infrastructure, and increase affordable housing options, all without using state dollars or raising taxes. This bill would take away a proven, locally funded solution to real problems facing our communities. Please vote no on HB 991/SB1242 and protect the future of local redevelopment in Florida. Sincerely, (Your Name) (Your City) (Optional: Contact Info) 📣 Share this with 5 friends or colleagues who care about affordable housing, local jobs, or community revitalization, the more voices, the stronger our stand. 🗓Don’t wait: HB 991 will be heard by the House State Affairs Committee. Let’s flood their inboxes and phone lines with local voices who believe in the power of community. Thank you for standing up for Fort Myers and cities like ours across Florida. With gratitude, your Fort Myers CRA Team. Please contact the Fort Myers CRA with any questions. |
