What state decisions today will shape Manatee County’s future for decades to come? In this episode of Chambers, Changes & Conversations, Florida House District 72 Representative Bill Conerly talks with us about the challenges and opportunities facing our community - and what he's doing at the state level..

From his years as Chairman of the Manatee County Planning Commission to his service on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and now in Tallahassee, Rep. Conerly brings an engineer’s perspective to growth, infrastructure, and policy. We cover:

• The unique priorities of District 72 and how local needs translate into state action
• His freshman year as a State Rep and innovative solutions on the horizon
• Insights on Senate Bill 180 – balancing post-storm reforms with flood resiliency and local flexibility
• The long-term decisions around roads, water, and infrastructure that will define Manatee County’s growth
• Exciting projects in water quality and resiliency that promise lasting impact

If you want to hear how state-level decisions shape the future of Manatee County, this is a conversation you can’t afford to skip.