Approval for Commissioner Gaines to attend the 2026 Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida from April 15 to April 17, 2026 at a cost of $965.77.

The Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (FBC-LEO) is a nonpartisan network of local elected officials that advocate for positions and programs benefiting municipal government. FBC-LEO provides a valuable forum to implement ideas to better communities and promote harmony and cooperation among its members and collaborators. This diverse, minority-driven organization encourages educational and issue-sharing opportunities among its more than 100 members.