Tamarac, Fla. (May 16, 2025)— The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized Tamarac Mayor Michelle J. Gomez with the 2025 Home Rule Hero Award for her hard work and advocacy during the 2025 Legislative Session. Mayor Gomez worked tirelessly throughout the session to promote the principle of “local voices making local choices” by sharing insights, local data, and real-world examples that helped inform state lawmakers and elevate the voices of Florida’s cities.
“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 non-elected, who consistently responded to the League’s request to engage with legislators and provide local perspectives on key issues.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the Florida League of Cities and receive this award,” said Mayor Michelle J. Gomez. It is a privilege to advocate for Tamarac residents and businesses and to continue working with the FLC in making sure our voices are heard in Tallahassee.”
Michelle J. Gomez has served as Tamarac’s Mayor since November 2018. She previously represented Tamarac’s District 2 as Commissioner from July 2010 to 2018, including four terms as Vice Mayor. Her efforts have made a tremendous impact in Tamarac, corridor cities and communities at large, which is demonstrated by her active participation on more than 21 committees and councils. These include serving as Chair of the Broward County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Secretary of the Broward County Planning Council, and a member of the Broward Water Resources Task Force and MPO Infrastructure Hardening and Housing Coordination Committee. Professionally, Gomez has completed the FBI Citizens Academy, Broward Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Leadership Institute Program. She also serves as President of the Attorneys’ Real Estate Council of Broward County, Co-Chair of the Broward County Bar Association’s Municipal-County Affairs Committee and is a mediator and practicing attorney of her law firm of Saunders, Curtis, Ginestra & Gore P.A., where she is licensed to practice law in Florida, the District of Columbia and New York. Known for her bold vision and strong determination, Mayor Gomez proudly overcame breast cancer in 2019, an experience that further shaped her resilient leadership style.
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