Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Says Addresses Should Remain Public for Elected Officials

Law shielding Florida elected officials’ addresses from public goes into effect

A new law on the books Tuesday is touted as a way to protect elected officials and their families from harassment — but it worries government watchdogs who say it also prevents voters from knowing if their lawmakers live in their districts as required. The Florida Legislature in April overwhelmingly approved the bill (SB 268), which would exempt disclosure of phone numbers and the full home addresses of a wide range of public officials, includin…

Miami-Dade Property Appraiser says addresses should remain public for elected officials

A new Florida law shields elected officials from disclosing their addresses — which critics say shields them from transparency. Gov. DeSantis signed SB 268 last week.