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Dunedin Commissioner Recognized for Local Advocacy

Heather Gracy | Dunedin Commission | Politics

Heather Gracy earned the award for her tireless efforts to protect the home rule powers of Florida’s municipalities.

DUNEDIN – The Florida League of Cities recognized Dunedin City Commissioner Heather Gracy with a 2019 Home Rule Hero Award.

Gracy earned the award for her tireless efforts to protect the home rule powers of Florida’s municipalities and advance the League’s legislative agenda during the 2019 legislative session.

“The dedication and effort of these local officials during the 2019 legislative session was extraordinary,” said FLC Legislative Director Scott Dudley. “These are some of our biggest advocates for municipal issues, and they’re shining examples of local advocacy in action. On behalf of the League and its legislative team, we’re proud to recognize each and every one of them and thank them for their service.”

Home rule is the ability for a city to address local problems with local solutions with minimal state interference. Home Rule Hero Award recipients are local government officials, both elected and nonelected, who consistently responded to the League’s request to reach out to members of the legislature and help give a local perspective to an issue.

“I’m honored to receive the Home Rule Hero Award because it recognizes my commitment to the Dunedin community and my passion for local self-government,” Gracy said. “As the government closest to the people, a city has a unique bond with its citizens. Protecting Dunedin from one-size-fits-all-legislation is meaningful advocacy, and I thank my colleagues on the Dunedin City Commission for lending their voices of support to the same.”

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