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Mayor’s Message

We are at the dawn of a new day in Fort Lauderdale,
and I feel so honored that the voters have chosen
me to lead the city forward.

e have such a diverse population, unique neighborhoods and a thriving
business community. This city is poised for greatness and has the power
Wto solve the challenges that face us. But that only happens if we work
together – the people, the business community and City Hall united.
The people of Fort Lauderdale spoke loud and clear in the March 13 election.
More people voted in this election than in the city’s history. This was a mandate
telling us to get things done.

I promised that I would be the people’s mayor, the people’s champion at City Hall.
Accessibility and responsiveness have long been my hallmark. As your mayor now,
I will make sure that we collaborate more and listen more. We will demand the
best from our professional staff and lead a progressive agenda.
Dean Trantalis
Mayor,
City of Fort Lauderdale

Office Contact:
Scotty Wyman
Assistant to the Mayor
Email: swyman@fortlauderdale.gov
Phone: 954.828.5004

Clearly, our aging infrastructure must be the top priority. We will upgrade our
water, sewer and stormwater systems in a fiscally responsible manner. Never again
should residents deal with sewage spilling from manholes into their streets and
yards. At the same time, we must meet the challenges we face as a coastal
community because of climate change.
We must be smart about growth. Development must be sensible, maintain the
character of our neighborhoods and not overburden our roads and infrastructure.

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