By David Volz
Coral Springs Commissioner Joy Carter received some recognition.
The Florida League of Cities, a united voice for Florida’s municipal governments recognized Carter with the 2021 Home Rule Hero Award for her work and advocacy efforts during the 2021 Legislative Session. Carter worked very hard 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.
“These local officials went above and beyond during the 2021 Legislative Session,” said Florida League of Cities Director of Legislative Affairs Casey Cook. “They made an extraordinary effort, were actively engaged and highly effective in their advocacy efforts. Even with all the various challenges present this year due to the pandemic, they stepped up. They engaged with legislators, shared their stories, and made their voices heard, and it made a difference. On behalf of the League and its legislative team, it’s my sincere honor to recognize this year’s award recipients 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.
Carter said, “As a municipal official, it’s my responsibility to protect Home Rule powers for the constituents of Coral Springs. Advocating and vocalizing how important it is for cities to address resident concerns and find solutions with minimal state interference, is an issue that could not be ignored and I will continue to promote.”
Joy Carter was elected as Commissioner of Coral Springs in November 2014 and re-elected in November 2020. She has been a resident of Coral Springs since 1985. Commissioner Carter has over 36 years of community service and volunteer support for multiple organizations. In 1985, she began her career in real estate working for the city’s main developer, Coral Ridge Properties, for 11 years. During that time, she also served as a volunteer for the Economic Development Foundation. In 2003, she became Chair of the Chamber of Commerce, and she later served as Chair of Chamber Trustee for seven years.
