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Council Chair:
Linda Shelley

Council Lobbyist:
Richard Gentry

Council Lobbyist:
Stephen Shiver

Florida Development & Infrastructure Council

Economic Development & Growth Management
Council Lobbyists: Richard Gentry & Stephen Shiver

2010 Council Bills
Bill	Position
HB 665	Support
SB 1250	Support
SB 1432	Support
SB 2452	Support

AIF has created The Florida Development & Infrastructure Council (FDIC) to address issues relating to growth management in Florida as well as aggregate mining, transportation, and other infrastructure issues. AIF’s FDIC will focus on issues of concern to this segment of our economy so that Florida will be in a position to prosper in the future.

The FDIC steps into an arena that, for growth management issues, is unlike any other year in recent memory; any consideration of policies for the development industry must be made in the shadow of the Amendment 4’s (Hometown Democracy) presence on the November, 2010 general election ballot.

The ongoing economic downturn has demonstrated Florida’s reliance on growth and development and its impact on all business sectors. AIF understands that there are several ways that Florida’s economy can be supported, including the expansion of infrastructure projects, tax incentives for emerging and existing companies, and the creation of high wage jobs. Additionally, the Council will continue to single out superfluous regulatory measures and seek legislative relief through expedited measures and streamlining licensing and permitting processes. The FDIC has been created to address these issues and modernize business practices that will stimulate growth in the state of Florida.

The Council will be chaired by Linda Shelley, Esq., of the Fowler White law firm and former Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs. Bill Hunter, President of the Association of Florida Community Developers, will serve as Vice-Chair. AIF Lobby Team members Richard Gentry and Stephen Shiver have been assigned as the lobbyists for this Council.

FDIC Issues

Support efforts to bring efficiency and innovation to the growth management process in Florida
Support funding for all types of infrastructure projects to help promote much needed job growth and development in Florida.
Support legislation that seeks to streamline the permitting and licensing processes that are redundant, cumbersome and hinder job creation.
Develop proposals that will lead to smart growth in Florida
Encourage the increase of funding for affordable housing projects

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