The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized City of Rockledge City Manager Dr. Brenda Fettrow with a 2024 Home Rule Hero Award for her hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2024 Legislative Session. Dr. Fettrow worked tirelessly throughout session to promote local voices making local choices, protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities, and advance the League’s legislative agenda.
“The dedication and effort of these local officials who tirelessly advocated for local decision-making was a difference-maker this legislative session,” said FLC Chief of Legislative Affairs Casey Cook. “On behalf of the League and its legislative team, we’re proud to recognize each 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 on an issue.
Dr. Brenda Fettrow has served the City of Rockledge as City Manager since December 2016 and has received the Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero Award for six years in a row. She is humbled by this recognition and looks forward to continuing to serve the residents of Rockledge while ensuring that local voices are heard and decision-making powers remain in the hands of local government.
Founded in 1922, the Florida League of Cities is the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. Its goals are to promote local self-government and serve the needs of Florida’s cities, which are formed and governed by their citizens. The League believes in “Local Voices Making Local Choices,” which focuses on the impact citizens and city leaders have in improving Florida’s communities. For more information, visit flcities.com.