The Florida League of Cities has announced that Lady Lake Mayor Ed Freeman was recently appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities 2025-26 Finance and Taxation Policy Committee, one of the League’s five Legislative Policy Committees.
As a Legislative Policy Committee member, Mayor Freeman will help develop the League’s Legislative Platform, which details priority issues that are most likely to affect daily municipal governance and local decision-making during the upcoming legislative session, as well as help League staff understand the real-world implications of proposed legislation. Committee members are also asked to serve as advocates for local decision-making throughout the legislative process.
Mayor Pro Tem Treva Roberts recently received the Bronze Certificate of Merit from the Certificate Program for Elected Municipal Officials hosted by FLC. The certificate achievement program rewards municipal officials for their commitment and dedication to training and continuing education.
“The Florida League of Cities continues to offer outstanding educational opportunities for municipal leaders at every stage of their public service,” said Michael C. Blake, 2024-2025 FLC President and Mayor for the City of Cocoa. “By participating in the FLC’s training opportunities, elected leaders are strengthening their knowledge, growing professionally, and ensuring they are prepared to meet the needs of their communities with confidence and integrity.”
Commissioner Roberts completed the certificate program between July 2024 and July 2025. Officials earned points for participating in training events offered by FLC, including monthly webinars, online orientation, the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO I and II), the State-Mandated Continuing Education in Ethics, and the League’s Annual Conference and legislative events.