Contact Governor Crist for Florida Forever!

As we approach the 2010 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature, it is imperative that decision-makers hear from constituents about the importance of restoring the funding for Florida Forever this year.

At this moment, it is most important is that Governor Crist know that we want Florida Forever funding is in his proposed State budget for FY 2010-11.

A very small appropriation can ensure that Florida Forever will continue, that landowners will be able to negotiate with the state in full faith, and that the most critical pieces of wild Florida will continue to be protected.   

The Coalition urges supporters of Florida Forever to write or call the Governor and let him know that the continuity of the program must be a top priority as he prepares his proposed budget for next year.  $15 million-0.0002% of  $66 billion budget-will enable the state to borrow up to $300 million.  

In 2008, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed legislation approving (authorizing) this annual amount for the next ten years.

While full funding is our goal, the continuity of the program is most important this year.  The program was given no new funding in FY 2009-10, and another year without new capacity will be disastrous for the future of Florida Forever.  Today, as little as $5 million will still enable the state to borrow up to $100 million next year to protect the best of wild Florida for all Floridians.

There has never been a better time to buy real estate in Florida, and it is time to let the Governor know just how committed his constituents are to this outstanding program.  Please take a few moments and contact the Governor's office to show your support for Florida Forever!

And cite a local site or park that has been saved through Florida Forever or Preservation 2000, or one that should be in the future!


MAIL:

Office of Governor Charlie Crist
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001

EMAIL:

Charlie.Crist@myflorida.com

PHONE:

Citizen Services Hotline: (850) 488-4441
Executive Office of the Governor Switchboard: (850) 488-7146

FAX:  

(850) 487-0801

CC:  
info@supportfloridaforever.org
Florida Forever Coalition
625 North Adams Street
Tallahassee FF  32301

For individuals with hearing loss or speech disability:
1-850-922-7795 (TTY)
OR
711 (Florida Telecommunication Relay)

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