Subject:
Title
Resolution recognizing May 2026 as Citizen Engagement Month - District 1
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Fiscal Impact:
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Dept/Office:
District 1
Requested Action:
Recommendation
Resolution recognizing May 2026 as citizen engagement month in Brevard County
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Summary Explanation and Background:
This resolution affirms Brevard County’s longstanding commitment to citizen engagement, highlighting the voter-approved creation of the Citizen Efficiency and Effectiveness Recommendations (CEER) program - also known as Speak Up Brevard - as a formal avenue for residents to contribute ideas to improve County operations.
The resolution recognizes the Board’s obligation to annually consider citizen recommendations and places that process within the broader context of public participation, including advisory boards, public comment, and educational programs like the Citizens Academy.
Declaring May as Citizen Engagement month also reinforces the importance of Florida’s Sunshine Law in ensuring transparency and access to government, underscoring that open government is fundamental to meaningful civic involvement.
Collectively, these elements emphasize that informed and active citizen participation strengthens accountability, improves decision-making, and builds public trust.
Lastly, the resolution encourages residents to stay informed and take part in public meetings, advisory boards, and other opportunities to help shape and strengthen their local government, aligning civic engagement with the County’s mission and core values.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please provide one framed resolution and one sealed copy of the resolution.