Florida League of Cities Director of Advocacy Allison Payne, Dist. 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble and Florida League of Cities Member Relations Shwanda Barnette
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) recognized District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble with a 2021 Home Rule Hero Award. Ribble earned this prestigious award for her work and advocacy efforts during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Ribble was among a select number of local officials honored for going above and beyond during the 2021 Legislative Session. FLC Director of Legislative Affairs Casey Cook stated, “They made an extraordinary effort, were actively engaged and highly effective in their advocacy efforts.”
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 on an issue.
As District 1 Councilmember, Ribble is liaison to the FLC, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. She has also been elected to serve as secretary to the southwest chapter of the League.
Ribble stated, “I am honored by this recognition and grateful to the Village Council for the appointment to be the conduit between this prestigious organization and state legislators.”