Ep. 12: Manatee County Legislative Affairs Team

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on one of Manatee County’s newest divisions: Legislative Affairs. Government Relations Manager Brent Anderson and Legislative Aide Crosley Jones join us to share how Manatee County is pioneering a new way to connect local government with state and federal partners.

For the first time, dedicated staff are supporting our board to building direct relationships across local, state, and federal levels of government creating a more transparent, accountable, and effective system for residents.

We dive into the County’s newly created Government Efficiency Liaison Committee (GELC), the recent visit from the FL Department of Government Efficiency (doge), and how these efforts are shaping the standard statewide. We also discuss how we’re building the Board’s 2026 legislative priorities, the launch of Manat ...