Florida law
Official communication should have a public purpose.
Civic Welcome is designed around factual resident information. Each office must review its own authority before approving a mailing or using public funds.
Florida Statute 106.113
A specific rule for local government communications about ballot issues.
Section 106.113 restricts local governments from spending public funds on communications sent to electors concerning an issue, referendum or amendment on the ballot. It also says the restriction does not preclude the factual activities listed below.
The section does not provide blanket approval for welcome mail. It defines local government and does not address state legislative offices by its terms. Each office needs its own legal and procurement review.
Read the current statuteWhat the statute lists
Factual activities the restriction does not preclude.
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Reporting official actions
Accurately, fairly and impartially reporting actions of a local government's governing body.
- 02
Printed and online factual information
Posting factual information on a government website or in printed materials.
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Public forums
Hosting and providing information at a public forum.
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Responses to inquiries
Providing factual information in response to an inquiry.
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Otherwise authorized communication
Providing information otherwise authorized or required by law.
How Civic Welcome is structured
Designed around useful factual communication.
The program focuses on information residents can use and factual identification of the elected official and office.
- Office contact information
- Government services
- Public resources
- Community information
- Official schedules or events
- Helpful resident information
- Factual identification of the elected official and office
General information only
This page describes one Florida statute and is not legal advice. Each office remains responsible for its own legal authority, budget, procurement requirements, data use and final content approval.