QUINCY, Fla. (WTXL) — Residents filled Gadsden County’s legislative delegation meeting to speak directly with state lawmakers, sharing concerns they hope will shape priorities when the next legislative session begins.
- County officials asked the state to fund key needs, including street lighting, water infrastructure projects, and support for community fire departments and fire trucks.
- Community members also raised concerns about redistricting, saying changes to district lines could weaken local representation and community voices.
- Watch the video below to hear directly from residents and leaders about what they want lawmakers to prioritize.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Residents drove the conversation at Gadsden County’s legislative delegation meeting, using the opportunity to tell state lawmakers what matters most to them ahead of the next legislative session. From packed seats to passionate comments, neighbors made it clear they want their priorities heard before policies are set in Tallahassee.
County officials reinforced those concerns by asking the state to invest in key needs across Gadsden County, including improved street lighting for safer roads and neighborhoods, funding for water infrastructure projects, and additional support for community fire departments and fire trucks…