Prevent Veteran SuicideThe Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to adopt the Florida Legislature’s Senate Memorial 302 and House Memorial 63 or similar legislation, urging the United States Congress to recognize the epidemic of suicide among veterans; fully fund suicide prevention efforts by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs; and urging the United States Congress to fully fund the United States Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention efforts.
Relief!!!The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Joe Martinez supporting Senate Bill (SB) 246, House Bill (HB) 85, or similar legislation that exempts the sale of diapers and incontinence products from the sales and use tax, and urging the Florida Legislature to include similar language in the tax package.
Vandals Beware!The Board of County Commissioners approved an Ordinance sponsored by Commissioner Joe Martinez prohibiting certain acts relating to water rescue stations, which include tampering with, damaging, or destroying said water rescue stations at County-owned facilities.
Man's Best Friend Needs Our HelpThe Board of County Commissioners approved a Resolution sponsored by Commissioner Joe Martinez urging the Florida Legislature to enact House Bill 25 or similar legislation that establishes a program to ensure stable funding for the veterinary care of retired law enforcement dogs.
