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Commissioner’s Message
Heather Moraitis
District I Commissioner
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From the Desk of Commissioner Heather Moraitis
Fort Lauderdale is Moving Full Steam Ahead in 2019!
t is truly an exciting time to be in Fort Lauderdale! We began the new year by
welcoming Chris Lagerbloom as our new City Manager. Chris replaced Lee
IFeldman effective January 1st. We thank Lee for the excellent service he provided
to our City, and we look forward to continuing our success under Chris’ leadership.
Chris joined the City in 2016 and for the past three years has served as one of our
Assistant City Managers. He has spearheaded a number of major projects including
streamlining operations, improving technology, and enhancing service delivery in
our Department of Sustainable Development; advancing the massive “Go Big, Go
Fast!” water and wastewater infrastructure improvement project; working closely with
the Police and Parks and Recreation departments on two bond referendums; and
leading discussions with Broward County on the potential for a future shared
City/County downtown governmental complex.
Having Chris in place ensures a seamless transition as we continue to work together
to achieve our goals, fulfill our vision, and enhance quality of life for our neighbors.
We congratulate Chris on his new role and wish him well as he begins this new and
exciting chapter in his career.
Finally, as I mentioned last month, on Tuesday, March 12, a Special Election will
take place for registered voters in the City of Fort Lauderdale. The ballot will include
two bond proposals and changes to the City Charter. If approved, a public safety
bond would allocate up to $100 million to construct a new police headquarters; a
parks bond would allocate up to $200 million for major upgrades and
improvements to our City parks; and Charter Amendments would move City elections
from March to November beginning in 2020; eliminate primary elections; and
increase the terms of the Mayor and Commissioners from three years to four years to
coincide with the new election cycle.
Please be aware of the following important dates related to the Special Election. Voter
registration for the March 12 Special Election closes on February 11. To register to
vote, visit the Broward County Supervisor of Elections’ website at www.browardsoe.org
or call (954) 357-7050. If you prefer to vote by mail, you may request a vote-by-mail
ballot from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections. The request may be made in
person, by mail, by telephone, or online. The last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot is
March 6. Again, for more information, visit www.browardsoe.org.
For More Information:
• Sign-up for Email Updates/Newsletters to get additional links to important city
information, upcoming events, photos, commission agendas and meeting reminders
for district meetings. Please contact District 1 Assistant Melissa Coningsby,
MConingsby@fortlauderdale.gov or 954-828-5033, to receive emails or to schedule
an appointment.
• Follow Commissioner Moraitis on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn @heathermoraitis
Heather Moraitis
District I Commissioner
The Landings & Bay Colony