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Commissioner’s Message

Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I would like to recap some of the things that we have accomplished over the course

of 2023 in our first year together.

1. Enhanced Public safety

A. Completing contracts with our first responders, adding personnel to both police
and fire fighters.

B. Working to bring into operation three new fire stations, all located in District 4.
Warren Sturman, MD C. Adding 3rd paramedic to each medical rescue unit.
VICE MAYOR D. Authorizing first of its kind pilot program having Police certified medical EMT.
District 4 Commissioner
City of Fort Lauderdale 2. Largest Commitment to storm-water infrastructure in City’s history adding 18 new
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neighborhoods to the prior 7 communities deemed prone to flooding.
3. Approved state of the art water treatment plant, one capable of withstanding a
Cat-5 hurricane, which will make our water clean, clear and meet new EPA
standards, including PFAS 'forever chemicals'.
4. Launched a series of monthly Townhall
meetings to address topics including Las
Olas Mobility, City Budget, Infrastructure,
Commuter Rail, Hurricane Preparedness.
City Hall, 8th Floor
100 N Andrews Ave 5. Bring forth drafts of city ordinances
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including vacation rentals, P3 Partnerships,
Noise Ordinance, Tree Ordinance.
6. Adding Funding for new sidewalks.
7. Advocating for extended Bicycle
Pathways.
8. I proposed adding a Homeless Advisory
Committee and the City Commission
Office Contacts adopted a resolution to officially form
Jeri Pryor this advisory.
Chief of Staff
jpryor@fortlauderdale.gov
I was delighted to be able to attend and
Renee Manchoy speak with you at your recent annual
Community Outreach meeting in January. I am looking forward
rmanchoy@fortlauderdale.gov
954.828.5028 to working together in 2024! HB

Your Neighbor,
Warren Sturman, MD
Vice Mayor
District 4 Commissioner

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