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Commissioner’s Message

Greetings, Neighbors!

hope you are having a safe and healthy 2021. I would like to provide a few
updates. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance,
Iplease reach out to me at bsorensen@fortlauderdale.gov or my cell phone at
(954) 218-3688.
City Commission Approves 2021 City Commission Priorities

The City Commission approved our 2021 City Commission Priorities that were
identified and outlined during the Annual Commission Prioritization Workshop held
on Friday, January 29. The top priorities for 2021 are: Homelessness and Housing
Opportunities, Infrastructure, Transportation and Traffic, Waterway Quality,
Resiliency, and Parks and Public Places. Additional priorities are: Uptown Master
Plan South, Airport Workforce Training Opportunities, Safety, Smart Growth, and
COVID-19 Recovery. The annual City Commission Priorities are an important
component of the City’s future planning as they advance the goals and objectives
Ben Sorensen in the City’s five-year Strategic Plan, Press Play Fort Lauderdale 2024, and long-
District 4 Commissioner,
City of Fort Lauderdale term Vision Plan, Fast Forward Fort Lauderdale 2035 by ensuring that the City is
BSorensen@fortlauderdale.gov agile in aligning annual priorities with the defined goals and objectives for the next
five years and beyond. For details, please visit ftlcity.info/3df0mAa.

City Commission Discusses Film Permitting at
City Conference Meeting
At the February 16, 2021 City Commission Conference meeting, I raised our
concern that there have been problems over the past several weeks regarding film
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100 N Andrews Ave crews filming around District 4, particularly in the Rio Vista neighborhood, and how
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it is impacting traffic, neighborhood accessibility, and quality of life for residents.
While it is fantastic that our beautiful city is an attractive destination for filmmakers;
we must ensure that we are creating policy that welcomes film crews, while taking
the safety and needs of our neighbors into account. As your Commissioner, I
requested that the City look at the film permitting process and place it on the
agenda for discussion at an upcoming City Commission Conference meeting.

Fire Rescue Station 8 Opens

Chief of Staff Fantastic opening of Station #8!!
Juan Saavedra Thank you to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
JuSaavedra@fortlauderdale.gov
for all you do day in and day out!
Thank you to the Fire Bond Committee!

Please reach out if you have
any questions or concerns and
stay safe and healthy. RV

Thank you.
Ben Sorensen
City Commissioner - District 4
CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE City of Fort Lauderdale

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