Coral Springs Chief Building Official Alex Hernandez appointed to statewide policy committee shaping development and code compliance decisions
Coral Springs, Florida – The City of Coral Springs has announced that Chief Building Official Alex Hernandez has been appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities’ 2025–2026 Development, Code Compliance and Redevelopment Policy Committee, a statewide panel that helps shape legislation and policy priorities impacting cities across Florida.
The committee is tasked with reviewing a broad range of municipal issues that directly affect residents and local governments. Its scope includes development and redevelopment, housing, zoning, eminent domain, short-term rentals, code enforcement, and building and fire code permitting. Each year, the committee’s work informs the League’s legislative agenda, ensuring that the collective voice of Florida’s municipalities is heard in Tallahassee.
Hernandez said the appointment is both an honor and an opportunity to use his experience to benefit communities across the state.
“I am proud to represent the City of Coral Springs and to collaborate with colleagues from across Florida in shaping policies that will impact our communities for years to come,” said Hernandez. “I look forward to bringing both my experience as Building Official for the City of Coral Springs and my three decades of service in the building safety profession in Broward County to the table.”
With more than thirty years of experience in the field, Hernandez has been instrumental in overseeing safe building practices in Coral Springs, ensuring compliance with codes, and guiding development projects. His role on the committee will allow him to advocate for streamlined permitting systems and policies that encourage responsible growth while protecting the character of Florida’s communities.
Among his priorities, Hernandez has said he will focus on policies that strengthen local decision-making authority. He also intends to champion improvements to permitting processes, aiming to make them more efficient and reflective of modern technology. Beyond that, he is expected to push for redevelopment policies that balance economic growth with the needs of residents.
City Manager Catherine Givens praised Hernandez’s selection, highlighting the value of his expertise not only to Coral Springs but also to municipalities across the state.
“Alex’s appointment to this policy committee is a testament to the depth of expertise and professionalism he brings to our city,” said Givens. “I’m confident he will be a strong advocate for responsible development and help shape smart, forward-thinking policies that benefit Coral Springs and cities across Florida.”
For Coral Springs, Hernandez’s appointment also represents a chance to showcase the city’s commitment to innovation and safe development practices. As growth continues in South Florida, local officials see representation on statewide committees as critical to ensuring that the challenges of urban planning, redevelopment, and code enforcement are addressed fairly and effectively.
The Florida League of Cities relies on committees like this one to bring local knowledge and practical experience into the legislative process. With Hernandez at the table, Coral Springs leaders say they are confident that their city’s values—responsible development, public safety, and efficient governance—will help shape the conversation at the state level.
