Want an opportunity to be heard by your representatives in state government?

You’ve got it. DeLand City Hall will host a meeting of the Volusia County Legislative Delegation — the representatives and senators representing our area in the Florida Legislature —  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 6. 

The meeting, organized by the office of Florida Sen. Jason Brodeur, will allow members of the public to voice their concerns and opinions about issues and bills filed for the 2022 legislative session. 

Brodeur, a Republican, represents state Senate District 9, which encompasses part of southern Volusia County and Seminole County.

According to a spokesman for Brodeur, all of Volusia County’s representatives will be present. An agenda with specific topics will be available at the meeting.

Public officials from across Volusia County will give presentations, including DeLand Mayor Bob Apgar, County Chair Jeff Brower, Seventh Circuit State Attorney R.J. Larizza and more.

Individuals and organizations will have the opportunity to take 3 minutes each to address the delegation. Speaker cards will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The listening session will take place at DeLand City Hall, 120 S. Florida Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Wednesday, Oct. 6.