Statement from Bob Ward, President and CEO of The Florida Council of 100

“As Florida’s economy continues to grow, there is a need for affordable workforce housing in every region of the state.  We applaud President Passidomo for acting on this critical issue and look forward to working together to ensure every Floridian has access to attainable housing that enhances their ability to have a prosperous career and high quality of life.”  

The Florida Council of 100 is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of business leaders committed to promoting economic growth and improving the quality of life for the people of our state. First established in 1961 by Governor Farris Bryant, for more than six decades, the Council has been charged with providing advice on key policy issues from the business community’s perspective to Florida’s elected leaders and government officials across the political and ideological spectrum. Today, the Florida Council of 100 represents more than 140 businesses that employ over 1.3 million people throughout Florida.