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Okaloosa County lawmakers to hold public hearing on 2025 legislative proposals

Okaloosa County lawmakers to hold public hearing on 2025 legislative proposals.

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The Okaloosa County Legislative Delegation will hold a public hearing next month to discuss local bills and gather community input for the 2025 Florida Legislative Session. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Warrior’s Hall in Crestview.

The delegation, which includes State Senators Jay Trumbull and Don Gaetz, along with State Representatives Joel Rudman and Patt Maney, will hear presentations from government entities and take public testimony.

Community members wishing to speak at the hearing must submit an appearance form through Representative Maney’s office by 5 p.m. on December 10. Speaking times will likely range from two to three minutes per person, depending on the number of requests received.

Those interested in participating can contact Representative Maney’s office at (850)-226-5029 or email Ian.Thomson@myfloridahouse.gov to be placed on the meeting agenda.

The public hearing will take place at 201 Stillwell Blvd., Crestview, FL 32539, and is open to all members of the public.

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