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Commissioner’s Message
Dear Neighbors,
We’re just past the halfway mark of 2025, and I wanted to take a moment to thank
you—our incredible District 1 community—for your continued engagement, advocacy,
and dedication. Your voice is pivotal to the progress we make together. From strategic
planning to public spaces and community celebrations, your participation is what
drives our city forward.
As your Vice Mayor and District 1 Commissioner, I’m excited about what we’ve
already accomplished this year and even more energized for what’s ahead. Here’s a
snapshot of the key developments and initiatives shaping our district and the City of
John Herbst Fort Lauderdale.
District 1 Commissioner
City of Fort Lauderdale COMMISSION PRIORITY SETTING
jherbst@fortlauderdale.gov Each January, the City Commission sets its strategic priorities for the year ahead
through a series of collaborative workshops. This year, our discussions focused on:
• Affordable Housing & Economic Development
• Homelessness Initiatives
• Infrastructure & Resilience
• Public Places & Community Initiatives
• Public Safety
• Transportation & Traffic
These priorities have guided our budget process from March through June. We’re now
preparing for two September Budget Hearings, after which the FY 2026 Budget will be
City of Fort Lauderdale formally adopted and implemented in October.
1 E. Broward Blvd., Ste. 444
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 For more details on the City’s FY 2026 Priorities and Budget, visit:
https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/government/departments-i-z/office-of-management-and-
budget/budget-cip-and-grants-division/annual-budgets
DISTRICT 1 PARKS:
INVESTING IN PUBLIC SPACES
Parks are the heart of our community.
They provide health, happiness, and
Office Contact a place to connect. I’ve consistently
Melissa Whiddon advocated for expanded and
District 1 Commission Assistant improved parks in District 1, and I’m
mwhiddon@fortlauderdale.gov
954.828.5033 pleased to share progress on several
exciting projects—many supported
Amanda Foor
District 1 Commission Assistant by funds from the Parks Bond:
afoor@fortlauderdale.gov
954.828.6132
Lockhart Park
We were moving forward with our
previously approved designs for
transformative improvements near
the Airport and had expected
to go out for bid this month.
Recently however, Mayor Trantalis
negotiated a settlement with
InterMiami that makes substantial
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