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Meet the Candidates for Mayor

Dean Trantalis Bruce Roberts

or more than 35 years, I have called Fort Lauderdale ’m continuing my work for you by providing solutions to
Fhome. I have a passion for public service and have Itwo of the biggest concerns I’ve heard from Harbor
been a responsive, accessible voice as a city Beach residents: infrastructure and traffic. I’ll begin by
commissioner working to manage development and expressing that actions speak louder than words and the
protect the character of our neighborhoods. leadership needed for your neighborhoods involves
making tough decisions.
As mayor, I want to hold back overdevelopment. Special
interest influence has allowed over-development to run On January 23rd after hearing from Harbor Beach residents,
rampant. Bahia Mar was a classic example. Projects are I voted for the much needed water and sewer infrastructure
approved with minimal consideration for impacts on our bonds. Sadly, Dean Trantalis cast the only NO vote without
quality of life. We need a balanced approach that allows offering effective alternatives. Thankfully, due to the research
Fort Lauderdale to grow sensibly. I engaged in, along with three of my City Commission
colleagues, this initiative passed on a 4-1 vote.
As over-development has gone unchecked, traffic congestion
has worsened. The congestion on main roads has spread to Aging infrastructure is impacting neighborhoods around
neighborhood streets, creating a dangerous situation for our the country; however, under my leadership the City is
children and seniors. I will work to find proactive solutions taking action. The difference between me and my
so Fort Lauderdale can start moving again. opponent is that I’ll continue to work full time on the key
issues facing our neighborhoods. Dean Trantalis remains
We must solve the ongoing infrastructure crisis. No
resident should deal with sewage in their streets and ineffective due in part because of his lack of preparedness
prior to meetings.
yards. Financial mismanagement only made the situation
worse. Collaborating with experts, elected officials and Your quality of life will be protected with your vote for me
residents, I will work to shore up our infrastructure for the as Mayor and this includes addressing traffic. I’ve led an
next generation. effort for the City to complete the 17th Street Mobility Plan
and with this study, viable solutions will be provided. I’ll
We can’t bulldoze away our homelessness crisis. I have
also share the importance of taking a hard look at events
been a champion for compassionate solutions to
homelessness and understand the long-term solution is to on the beach and the traffic associated with them.
identify ways to help the homeless obtain the assistance I’ll always cherish the days I patrolled Harbor Beach from
they need to get back on their feet. my years serving your paradise and with your vote,
I’ll continue to protect your interests by
Fort Lauderdale has beautiful, unique neighborhoods, each
making decisions that benefit you.
with a special identity. We need policies that allow for
sensible growth, protect the integrity of neighborhoods Final Candidates Forum
and preserve historic architecture. Quality of life must be Feb. 28, 2018. 6:00 pm at Church By The Sea
the top priority.

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