Florida mayors and more urge state lawmakers to reject ‘anti-diversity’ bills

Mayor Ken Welch at the 2025 St Pete Pride flag raising. (Photo by Dylan Todd)

Elected officials from across the state are urging Florida lawmakers to reject bills targeting support for diversity, equity and inclusion on the local level.

Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis hosted a virtual press conference with Equality Florida March 4 to speak out against House Bill 1001 and Senate Bill 1134, deemed the “Anti-Diversity in Local Government Bills” by the organization…

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