b"Advocacy In Action: CAI Florida Legislative Alliance (CAI FLA)by Jaime L. Ballard, PCAMVice President, Management & Associates; FLA DelegateOur Florida Legislative Alliance Delegates meeting with Senator Jason Brodeurs Senior Legislative Assistant, Zack Brodersen.The Community Associations Institute Florida Legislative Alliance cating for diverse private funding options to facilitate essential struc-(CAI FLA) is dedicated to championing legislative and regulatory turalrepairs,andsupportingtheDepartmentofBusinessandinitiatives that impact the lives of over 9.7 million individuals with- Professional Regulation. We emphasized the importance of equip-in Florida Community Associations. ping the Department with the tools and funds to effectively addressDuring the week of November 6, 2023, our committee actively ownerconcerns,instancesofwrongdoing,andtheeducationofengaged in over 30 meetings with our state's legislators. Our mission volunteer Board members.was to provide comprehensive insights, fostering understanding and This period marks an exciting juncture, with more initiativesenthusiasm among our leaders regarding matters pertinent to our on the horizon. CAI is poised and ready to collaborate with ourindustry. Key focus areas included shedding light on the lack of leaders, offering essential information to facilitate the passage ofaccessibility and affordability of insurance for condominiums, advo- sound legislation. !12 - Suncoast Review Fall/Winter 2023 www.SuncoastCAI.com"