Town of Eatonville

https://www.townofeatonville.org/

About the Organization

The municipal government of the Town of Eatonville, Florida — an incorporated small town in Orange County historically founded as one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. The town government provides local services, land use and development oversight, public safety, utilities, parks and cultural programming and seeks to preserve Eatonville's historic character while promoting community and economic development.

Policy Goals

Local ordinances and policies related to land use and zoning, historic preservation and cultural programming, community redevelopment and economic development, public safety and emergency services, water and wastewater infrastructure, parks and recreation, local business support, and local fiscal management.

Funding

Primarily funded by local revenues (property taxes, local service and utility fees) supplemented by state and federal grants, intergovernmental transfers, and redevelopment/enterprise funds.

Affiliates

Town Council and Mayor (municipal elected officials), Town Clerk and town administrative departments, Town of Eatonville Community Redevelopment Agency, Zora Neale Hurston Museum/arts organizations, Orange County government

Legal Structure

Municipal government (town/local government)

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