Mayor Joyce L. Davis Honored With 2025 Home Rule Hero Award - City Of Dania Beach Official Recognized For Advocacy Efforts During The 2025 Legislative Session

“This session, local leaders stepped up once again, bringing persistence, perspective, and a strong voice for local decision-making to every conversation,” said FLC Chief of Legislative Affairs Casey Cook. “The League and our legislative team deeply appreciate their leadership and are proud to recognize the meaningful difference they made for Florida’s cities.”

Home Rule is the ability for a city to address local problems with local solutions with minimal state interference. Home Rule Hero Award recipients are local government officials, both elected and nonelected, who consistently respond to the League’s request to reach out to members of the Legislature and help give a local perspective on an issue.

"I am deeply honored to be recognized as a 2025 Home Rule Hero by the Florida League of Cities. I believe in the power of local leadership to make real, lasting change. From flooding mitigation to affordable housing, I will continue advocating for the ability of cities like Dania Beach to make decisions that reflect the voices and values of our residents."

- Mayor Joyce L. Davis

Mayor Joyce L. Davis brings over 25 years of experience in education, NonProfit leadership, and business to her role as Mayor of Dania Beach. She has secured millions in state funding and led transformative projects in public safety, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to service, unity, and a vision of progress rooted in the values of “Dania Beach United.”