Lakeland Constituents Can Make Their Voices Heard During Canady's Mobile Office Hours

Rep. Jennifer Canady and district staff will be available at the Lakeland Public Library on the third Wednesday of each month.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Beginning tomorrow, Feb. 18, the offices of Rep. Jennifer Canady, R-Fla., will hold mobile office hours in Lakeland on the third Wednesday of each month. District staff will be available from 10 a.m. to noon at the main branch of the Lakeland Public Library at 100 Lake Morton Drive to assist constituents with state services, legislative issues, and ideas to strengthen the community.

Why it matters

This initiative aims to make state government more accessible and responsive to the needs of Lakeland residents by providing a convenient way for them to directly engage with their elected representative and her staff.

The details

Canady, who has represented Florida's 50th district in the House of Representatives since 2022, will attend the mobile office hours when her schedule allows. Constituents are invited to walk in without an appointment to discuss legislative issues, receive assistance with state agencies, or share ideas. District staff will be on-site to help with matters related to unemployment, professional licensing, veterans' benefits, child and family services, transportation, and more.

  • The mobile office hours will be held on the third Wednesday of each month.
  • The first mobile office hours will take place on February 18, 2026.

The players

Rep. Jennifer Canady

A Republican who has represented Florida's 50th district in the House of Representatives since 2022. She serves as the chair of the Education and Employment Committee and is a member of the Budget, the Rules and Ethics, and the Security and Threat Assessment committees.

Lakeland Public Library

The main branch of the Lakeland Public Library, located at 100 Lake Morton Drive, will host the mobile office hours.

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What they’re saying

“My goal is to make state government as accessible and responsible as possible. By holding regular mobile office hours at the Lakeland Public Library, we're creating an easy, welcoming way for residents to meet with our team, share concerns and get help navigating state programs. I look forward to hearing directly from the people I serve.”

— Rep. Jennifer Canady (LkldNow)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This initiative by Rep. Jennifer Canady demonstrates a commitment to making state government more accessible and responsive to the needs of Lakeland residents, providing a convenient way for them to directly engage with their elected representative and her staff.