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Legislative Priorities &
Progress
Ashley Taliaferro
Communications and Public Relations Specialist
Why Clay Day Matters
• Clay Day brings together Clay County
leadership and regional partners to
present coordinated legislative
priorities in Tallahassee.
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SECURING CRITICAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE �--
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SCADA OT & Cybersecurity Water First North Florida
Modernization Initiative
$1 million request to modernize Supervisory Control and Data
Support for regional collaboration focused on long term
Acquisition systems and strengthen operational technology
water supply planning, conservation, and sustainable
cybersecurity protections for CCUA's critical water and
resource management across North Florida.
wastewater infrastructure.
Looking Ahead
Monitor Advance Continued
Legislative Water First Engagement
Activity Efforts
Track the SCADA funding Remain engaged with regional partners Stay informed and responsive
request as House and Senate to support continued progress on the as state budget and policy
budgets advance. Water First North Florida initiative. discussions evolve during the
session.
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Proud to represent CCUA and share our story in Tallahassee