Legislative Guide

2015

Collier County Board Of Commissioners

3299 E. Tamiami Tr., Ste 303, Naples, FL 34112 (239) 252-8097; FAX (239)252 -3602 www.colliergov.net

District I

Donna Fiala Satellite office:

1040 Winterberry Dr. Marco Island, FL 34145 [email protected]

District II

Georgia Hiller, Esq. Satellite office: 2335 Orange Blossom Dr.

Naples, FL 34109 [email protected]

District III Tom Henning

Satellite office: 4715 Golden Gate Parkway

Naples, FL 34116 [email protected]

The Board of County Commissioners District IV consists of five elected officials who, as Fred W. Coyle, Chairman the chief legislative body of the county [email protected] are responsible for providing services District V to protect the health, safety, welfare, Tim Nance and quality of life of the citizens of Satellite office: Collier County. 50 Wilson Blvd. South Naples, FL 34120 [email protected]

Naples City Council Marco Island City Council

City Hall 735 Eighth Street South Naples, FL 34102 City Hall 50 Bald Eagle Drive www.naplesgov.com Marco Island, FL 34145 (239) 213-1000 www.cityofmarcoisland.com Fax: (239) 213-1010 (239) 389-5000 Fax: (239) 389-4359 Mayor John F. Sorey III [email protected] Larry Sacher, Chairman Vice Mayor Margaret “Dee” Sulick [email protected]

[email protected] Bob Brown, Vice Chairman [email protected] Bill Barnett Joe Batte [email protected] [email protected]

Doug Finlay Kenneth E. Honecker [email protected] [email protected]

Larry Honig Teresa Heitmann [email protected] [email protected] Amadeo R. Petricca [email protected] Linda Penniman [email protected] Victor Rios [email protected]

Sam J. Saad III Roger Hernstadt, City Manager [email protected] [email protected] (239) 389-5000 A. William (Bill) Moss, City Manager [email protected]

Collier County Tips for contacting School Board Lawmakers

Administration Center 5775 Osceola Tr., Naples, FL 34109 General tips: www.collierschools.com Make sure you understand the legislative process. (239) 377-0001; FAX (239) 377 -0206 Even the most basic understanding will help you effectively express your ideas. Use a variety of communication methods. You might choose to telephone, write, e-mail, fax or visit Superintendent of Schools your legislator. Dr. Kamela Patton Tell your legislator what effect you think a (239) 377-0001 particular bill, if it becomes a law, will have on you, [email protected] your children, business or community. Be concise, but specific. District I Be polite, even if you disagree strongly with the Kelly Lichter, vice-chair legislator you are addressing. Lawmakers cannot please everyone. Your communication will be more [email protected] effective if you are reasonable in your approach. District II Suggest a course of action and offer assistance. Don’t make promises or threats. Kathleen Curatolo, chair [email protected] Writing effective letters: Address letters to members of the House of District III Representatives as follows: The Honorable John Doe Erika Donalds, chair House of Representatives [email protected] (for address information see following pages)

District IV Address letters to senators as follows: Senator Jane Doe Julie Sprague, vice-chair (for address information see following pages) [email protected] Be absolutely certain you spell the legislator’s District V name correctly and use the correct address. If you don’t you could lose your audience. Roy M. Terry Type or print legibly. Sign your name neatly and [email protected] give your address correctly so they can respond to your letter. (See page 2 for district map) Keep letters, e-mail and faxes brief. Never write more than one page. Concise written correspondence All School Board Meetings are held at the Dr. Martin Luther is more likely to grab and keep the reader’s attention. King, Jr. Administrative Center. All regular School Board Identify your issue or opinion at the beginning of the Meetings, Town Hall Meetings, Subcommittee Meetings and letter. Cover only one issue per letter. Back up your School Board Workshops are open to the public and are televised opinions with supporting facts. Your letter should "live on “The Education Channel,” cable 99. The meetings are inform the reader. replayed on the following weekend at 12:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Don’t send the same letter to more than one legislator.

Florida State Officials Florida State Officials

www.myfloridahouse.com Governor Rick Scott The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St.

Tallahassee, FL 32399 District 80 (850) 488-7146

District www.FLGov.com 106

www.FLSenate.gov

District Senator Garrett Richter, District 23 105 404 Senate Office Building 404 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 487-5023 Rep. Matt Hudson, District 80 418 The Capitol District: Administration Building 402 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 3299 E. Tamiami Tr., 203 (850) 717-5080 Naples, FL 34112 (239) 417-6205 District: Administration Building 3299 E. Tamiami Tr., 212 [email protected] Naples, FL 34112 (239) 417-6270 Senator Dwight Bullard, District 39 [email protected] 218 Senate Office Bldg 404 S. Monroe St. Rep. , District 106 417 House Office Building Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 402 S. Monroe St. (850) 487-5039 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 (850) 717-5106

District: 10720 Caribbean Blvd., #435 District: Administration Building Cutler Bay, FL 33189 3299 E. Tamiami Tr., 304 [email protected] Naples, FL 34112 (239) 417-6200 [email protected]

Rep. Carlos Trujillo, District 105 417 House Office Building 402 S. Monroe St. District 23 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 (850) 717-5105

District: Administration Building 3299 E. Tamiami Tr., 305 District Naples, FL 34112 39 (239) 434-5094 [email protected]

U.S. Senators U.S. House of for Florida Representatives

www.senate.gov www.house.gov

Congressman Curt Clawson, District 19 Capitol Office: 228 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2536 Fax: (202) 226-0439

District Office: 3299 E. Tamiami Tr., Ste. 105 Naples, FL 34112

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson Phone: (239) 252-6225 www.clawson.house.gov Capitol Office: 716 Hart Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

Phone: (202) 224-5274

Fax: (202) 228-2183

Florida Office: Justice Center Annex District 2000 Main Street, Suite 801 19 Ft. Myers, FL 33901 Phone: (239) 334-7760 Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Fax: (239) 334-7710 www.billnelson.senate.gov District 25 Capitol Office: 440 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4211 Fax: (202) 225-8576 U.S. Senator Marco Rubio Capitol Office: 284 Russell Senate Office Building District Office: 4715 Golden Gate Pkwy, Ste. 1 Washington, DC 20510 Naples, FL 34116

Phone: (202) 224-3041; Toll Free (866) 630 -7106 Phone: (239) 348-1620 Fax: (202) 228-5171 Fax: (239) 348-3569

Florida Office: 3299 E. Tamiami Trail, Suite 106 www.diaz-balart.house.gov Naples, FL 34112

Phone: (239) 213-1521 Fax: (239) 332-3447 www.marcorubio.senate.gov District 25

Brochure published by:

What is the United Arts Council?

We are designated by the State of Florida as the official Local Arts Agency for Collier County.

We provide arts education to at-risk students and outreach services to those who might not otherwise have access to the arts.

We connect arts organizations, artists, galleries and arts educators with one another, with local audiences, and with tourism-related businesses.

We provide arts information to the public, and publish a comprehensive cultural calendar, printed and online at www.collierarts.com.

We provide services to arts organizations, galleries and artists.

We advocate for more arts education in our schools, more funding for the arts, and more art in public places.

United Arts Council 1495 Pine Ridge Rd., Suite #5 Naples, Florida 34109 Phone: (239) 254-8242

For more information about the arts in Collier County visit: www.UACCollier.com