Legislative Policy Committee chairs, vice chairs, and members were appointed by Florida League of Cities President Holly D. Smith, vice mayor of Sanibel, city of Crestview officials said today in a news release.
As a Legislative Policy Committee member, Hayes will help develop the League’s Legislative Platform, which outlines priority issues most likely to impact daily municipal governance and local decision-making during the upcoming legislative session, and assist League staff in understanding the real-world implications of proposed legislation. Committee members are also asked to serve as advocates for local decision-making throughout the legislative process.
“I am proud to represent our area,” Hayes said in the news release. “I will make sure that we have a voice at the table when we present at the State Capitol in Tallahassee during the session opening in January.”
Hayes graduated from Bethune-Cookman University with a degree in music and has over 50 years of experience as a church musician and minister of music. He also worked for 32 years as a retail manager for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service.
Hayes served on the Crestview City Council from 2013 to 2021 and returned to it last year. He served on the Northwest Florida League of Cities Board from 2014 to 2022 and was a member of Crestview’s Planning Development Board from 2022 to 2024.
His extensive leadership experience and commitment to the community continue to guide his efforts as he serves the citizens of Crestview.
