Advocacy Resources

Federal Government

U.S. Senate

Senator Marco Rubio

Senator Rick Scott

U.S. House of Representatives

Congressman Bill Posey

State Government

Florida Governor & Lieutenant Governor

Governor Ron DeSantis

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez

Florida Cabinet

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson

Florida Senate

Senator Randy Fine

Senator Tom A. Wright

Florida House of Representatives

Representative Robert Brackett

Representative Debbie Mayfield

Representative Monique Miller

Representative Tyler Sirois

Representative Chase Tramont

Local Government

Brevard County

Brevard County Government

Commissioner Katie Delaney, District 1

Commissioner Tom Goodson, District 2

Commissioner Kim Adkinson District 3

Commissioner Rob Feltner, District 4

Commissioner Thad Altman, District 5

Brevard County Constitutional Officers

Clerk of the Court Rachel M. Sadoff

Property Appraiser Dana Blickley

Sheriff Wayne Ivey

Supervisor of Elections Tim Bobanic

Tax Collector Lisa Cullen

Brevard County School Board

Megan Wright, District 1

Gene Trent, District 2

John Thomas, District 3

Matt Susin, District 4

Katye Campbell, District 5

Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral Commissioners

Soil & Water

Brevard Soil & Water Conservation District

Our Cities

Cape Canaveral

City of Cape Canaveral

Cape Canaveral City Council

Mayor Wes Morrison

Mayor Pro Tem Mickie Kellum

Council Member Kim Davis

Council Member Kay Jackson

Council Member Don Willis

Cocoa

City of Cocoa

Cocoa City Council

Mayor Michael Blake

Councilmember Alex Goins - District 1

Councilmember Lavander Hearn - District 2

Deputy Mayor Patricia Weeks - District 3

Councilmember Lorraine Koss - District 4

Cocoa Beach

City of Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach City Commission

Mayor Keith Capizzi - Seat 1

Commissioner Joshua Jackson - Seat 2

Commissioner Tim Tumulty - Seat 3

Commissioner Skip Williams - Seat 4

Commissioner Jeremy Hutcherson - Seat 5

Rockledge

City of Rockledge

Rockledge City Council

Mayor Thomas J. Price

Councilman Michael A. Cadore, Sr. - Seat 1

Councilman Shaun Ferguson - Seat 2

Councilwoman Sammie Brown Martin - Seat 3

Depuy Mayor Frank Forester - Seat 4

Councilman Duane Daski - Seat 5

Councilwoman Tara L. Connor - Seat 6

Satellite Beach

City of Satellite Beach

Satellite Beach City Council

Mayor Steve Osmer

Vice Mayor Mindy Gibson

Councilmember Mark Boyd

Councilmember Jodi Rozycki

Councilmember David Vigliotti

To be eligible to register to vote you must:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America;
• Be a legal resident of Florida;
• Be a legal resident of the county in which you seek to be registered;
• Be at least 16 years old to preregister or at least 18 years old to register and vote;
• Not be a person who has been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state without having the right to vote restored; and,
• Not be a person convicted of a felony without having your right to vote restored.

How do I find out about elections in my area?

In addition to primary and general elections, there are occasionally special elections. You can find election results, analyses, and special election information from the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections.

Helpful links

• Federal Election Commission
• Florida Division of Elections
• Brevard County Supervisor of Elections
• Click here to check your voter registration status
• Click here to register or update your voter registration status
• Click here to request an absentee ballot
• Click here to find your precinct
• Click here for current election information

How do I communicate with elected officials?

Many business owners do not realize how a simple letter, phone call, or email can influence elected officials. This is especially true if you can organize a letter writing campaign. Educating employees and other business owners on issues that are important to your company and industry is highly effective in initiating change.

What are some tips for communicating with elected officials?

• Identify yourself. Make sure the legislator is aware that you live and/or do business in his/her district.
• Personalize your letter. Elected officials need to know how the legislation will affect your business. Refrain from simply signing onto a “form letter” whenever possible.
• Be specific. Refer to bill numbers whenever possible.
• Ask for the elected official’s support or opposition.
• Keep to the facts. Avoid emotional arguments.
• Whenever possible, offer solutions to the issue being discussed.
• Keep communication respectful. Never threaten the official.
• Use your letterhead, sign the letter, and provide your contact information.
• Remember that for certain offices, the elected official is unpaid and often has another job or has his/her own business.

How do I testify on issues I care about?

At some point, you may want to provide testimony during a city, county, state, or federal hearing. We can assist in preparing you if you are testifying on an issue for which the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce is taking a position. Please notify us in advance when you are planning to provide testimony.

When should I provide testimony?

We believe that our investors provide a unique prospective on issues. In certain circumstances, we may call upon you to directly represent your company and to provide testimony.

How do I schedule a time to submit testimony?

If you wish to testify on an issue, you can visit the county, city, state, or federal website to see where your issue is placed on the agenda. Show up early to hearings and allow yourself plenty of time. Hearings can run long or short, so be prepared to testify earlier than you had intended or later than you anticipated.

Do I need to sign up to testify?

Generally, there will be a sign-up sheet or card inside or outside the chambers. Provide all the information required on the card. You may also be able to contact the entity before which you are testifying to express your intent to appear.

How do I address the elected officials?

• Opening remarks should always contain a formal introduction to the body including your name and whom you are representing. Here is an example: “Thank you Mayor and Commissioners. My name is (insert name) and I am here today representing (insert company) regarding the matter of...”
• You can begin your testimony after a formal introduction is made.
• You will generally have two to three minutes depending on where you are speaking.
• Many people feel more comfortable reading a prepared statement. This enables you to touch on specific points you might forget once you are standing before the dais.
• Remember to speak slowly, clearly, and into the microphone provided.

Want to see how you did?

Most public hearings are televised, live streamed, and/or recorded. Ask the clerk what options are available to view or listen to your testimony.

What if they ask me questions?

• Sometimes members of the body will ask you a question about your testimony. The proper response to any member asking a question is to acknowledge the person asking the question and then answer the question: “Thank you Mr. (Madame) Chair…”
• Many get nervous when public speaking, even seasoned professionals. Our best advice is to remain calm and refer to your notes or prepared statement.

How do I research a bill?

• The Library of Congress allows you to track federal legislative action and search bills by bill number or by keywords.
• The Florida Senate provides an opportunity to track Florida legislation by bill number or by keywords as well.