FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation Announces 2025 Pre-Session Meetings
Panama City, FL — The Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation will hold a series of pre-session meetings this fall, providing citizens, elected officials, civic organizations, and local governments an opportunity to address their representatives ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session.
These annual delegation meetings also allow for consideration of “local bills,” which are state legislative measures pertaining only to a specific municipality, taxing district, or school district within the county. Public testimony is welcomed, and community members are encouraged to participate.
Meeting Schedule
Holmes, Washington, Jackson, and Calhoun Counties
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- 10:00 a.m. CST – Holmes County Legislative Delegation Meeting
Holmes County Board of County Commissioners Chambers
107 East Virginia Avenue, Bonifay, FL 32425 - 11:30 a.m. CST – Washington County Legislative Delegation Meeting
Washington County Board of County Commissioners
1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428 - 2:00 p.m. CST – Jackson County Legislative Delegation Meeting
Chipola College Cultural Center
3056 College Street, Marianna, FL 32446
- 4:30 p.m. CST – Calhoun County Legislative Delegation Meeting
Calhoun County School Board Meeting Room
17586 North Main Street, Blountstown, FL 32424
Walton County
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – 5:30 p.m. CST
Walton County Legislative Delegation Meeting
South Walton Courthouse Annex
31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Ste. 700
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Bay County
Monday, October 20, 2025 – 5:30 p.m. CST
Bay County Legislative Delegation Meeting
Bay County Government Building
840 West 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
Okaloosa County
Monday, October 27, 2025 – 5:30 p.m. CST
Okaloosa County Legislative Delegation Meeting
Destin City Council Chambers
4100 Indian Bayou Trail
Destin, FL 32541
Public Participation
Those wishing to be placed on the agenda or to submit handouts must contact the delegation staff by the deadlines listed below:
- Holmes, Washington, Jackson & Calhoun Counties: Email ann.mcgraw@myfloridahouse.gov no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025.
- Walton County: Email ann.mcgraw@myfloridahouse.gov no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2025.
- Bay County: Email shanta.brannon@myfloridahouse.gov no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2025.
- Okaloosa County: Email ian.thomson@myfloridahouse.gov no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Delegation Members
- Senator Jay Trumbull - District Office: 840 West 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401; (850) 747-5454
- Representative Shane Abbott - District Office: 908 US Highway 90 West, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433; (850) 635-3470
- Representative Griff Griffitts - District Office: 840 West 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401; (850) 804-1950
- Representative Pat Maney - District Office: Shalimar, FL; (850) 833-3713
- Representative Nathan Boyles - District Office: Crestview, FL; (850) 689-0556
- Senator Don Gaetz - District Office: Niceville, FL; (850) 897-5747
