Advocacy

“Ensuring that local seaports are not restricted in their ability to conduct business and create economic development opportunities remains our top priority.” – Michael Rubin, Vice President of Governmental Affairs

Florida Ports Council Vice President of Governmental Affairs Michael Rubin, testified in support of Florida’s seaports today (March 24, 2021) during the Senate Community Affairs Committee. Below is a statement from Rubin on today’s passage of the preemption of seaport regulations bill (SB 426).

“Local seaports are key economic engines, creating jobs while also contributing to Florida’s economy. Ensuring that local seaports are not restricted in their ability to conduct business and create economic development opportunities remains our top priority.

“The Florida Ports Council thanks Senator Jim Boyd for his willingness to seek a solution that protects Florida’s seaports, and we look forward to continuing to work with him to ensure our state’s seaports remain a major economic driver.”