ABC IS THE VOICE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Members Voicing their Opinions at the Annual Legislative Hobnob

from Building Central Florida - Issue 4, 2023

by Associated Builders * Contractors of Central Florida

CONSTRUCTION MOMENTUM WILL RISE IN 2024

HARRY P. LEU GARDENS | MAY 25, 2023

CF ABC Members and partnering organizations participated in the annual Legislative Hobnob to mingle with Central Florida Legislators and voice their opinions on current issues that affect the construction industry.

From Left: Rep. Keith Truenow; Roy Burkett, S. I. Goldman Company, Inc.; Michele Daugherty, ABC CF; Jason Albu, Albu & Associates, Inc.; Rep. David Smith; Debbie Rodriguez, Competitive Edge Partners & Consulting, LLC; David McCallum, Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.; Julie Holmes, JK2 Scenic; Tom Wert, Dean Mead Attorneys at Law; Rep. Jennifer Canady; Michael Jordan, Lithko Contracting, LLC; Rep. Johanna Lopez; Ben Goodin, Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Rep. Doug Bankson; Derrick Valkenburg, Shutts & Bowen, LLP; David Schultz, CEMEX; Mike Dodane, MiGre Engineers, LLC

From Left: Rep. David Smith; Tom Wert, Dean Mead Attorneys at Law; Doug Storer, Hoar Construction, LLC

After the 2023 Legislative Session full of wins for ABC and the construction industry, attendees were able to personally thank Florida Representatives Doug Bankson, Jennifer Canady, Johanna Lopez, David Smith, and Keith Truenow, who were all in attendance for the event, for their support on ABC backed legislation. There were also local elected officials in attendance such as Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, Seminole County Commissioner and long time ABC supporter, Lee Constantine, as well as Orange County School Board Member Pamela Gould who recently announced her run for Orange County Commissioner.

This annual hobnob creates an opportunity for direct conversations between our members and local elected officials that make real-life impacts on the construction industry and the community in which members live and work. We are continuously advocating for the rights of merit shop construction work at all levels of government for the betterment of the industry.

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