Dave Kerner's Enterprise Bill in the house Moves forward

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Representative Dave Kerner (D-Lake Worth) has moved HB 101 (Lake Worth Enterprise Zone) out of the Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee this week. On a vote of 12-1, the committee approved the bill and has sent it on the Finance and Tax Subcommittee.

"I'm honored that the Economic Development subcommittee overwhelmingly passed this legislation, and many thanks to Chairman Trujillo for hearing this bill. It's important to my district, it's important to creating jobs, and it's important to me."

Enterprise Zones give certain tax and fee incentives to designated areas of the state, and must be approved by the legislature by general law. Kerner said, "Mayor Pam Triolo and the commission passed a resolution designating the need for an enterprise zone, and I wouldn't have taken on this task if I didn't believe in their efforts. I know the city, with its current leadership, is prepared to take advantage of these incentives. That's why it is an honor for me to carry this legislation.  Enterprise zones are unique in that they don't just give tax payer money to a city for development. To reap the incentives, businesses must move there, jobs must be created, people must become employed. Only then, do the incentives kick in."

This bill has particular importance to Rep. Kerner. "I was born and raised here. I live here. My father served this city for 25 years as a police officer. This is what representing Floridians is all about; passing meaningful legislation that will help our communities realize our full potential by creating jobs, employing our residents, and helping our neighborhoods thrive."

The bill must still be heard in Finance and Tax Subcommittee before moving to the floor for a full House vote. The Senate Bill is being carried by Sen. Jeff Clemens, who also represents Lake Worth.

Representative Kerner represents District 87, which consists of Lake Worth, West Palm, Greenacres, Palm Springs, Lake Clarke Shores, Glenridge, and Cloud Lake. He was elected in 2012 to the Florida House of Representatives. Senator Clemens, who represents Lake Worth in the Florida Senate, will be sponsoring this legislation in the Senate.

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Sincerely,

Representative Dave Kerner
Florida House of Representatives
87th District
226 Cypress Lane
Suite 250
Palm Springs, FL  33461
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