Gibson Wins Common Grounds Advocate Award ▴ Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo (left) presented Councilwoman Mindy Gibson with the Common Grounds Advocate award at the 2023 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference.
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ouncilmember Mindy Gibson of the City of Satellite Beach has been named winner of the Common Grounds Advocate award from the Florida League of Cities (FLC). The award recognizes a municipal leader who has shown commitment and dedication to finding common ground and building relationships with state lawmakers to help support the League’s Legislative Platform. The award was presented at the 2023 FLC Annual Conference. Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo, then-President of the FLC, described Gibson as an “amazing” public servant. “Mindy embodies the ideal qualities of a genuine advocate for Florida’s cities,” Caraballo said. “She takes a proactive approach to advocating for city-related issues and maintains regular communication with her legislators, fostering a strong relationship with her legislative delegation.” Gibson’s dedication to advocacy was evident as she participated in several legislative committee meetings during the legislative session, Caraballo said. She provided testimony on financial
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