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Page 10, Boca Exposure
      Mayor Update:



      The State Of Our City Is Strong And Vibrant



      Scott Singer is the 35th mayor                     the model of other local cities. I’m very pleased to report   Brightline station coming to Downtown Boca, a major
      of Boca Raton. A South Florida                     that Boca Raton’s state is strong and vibrant. Our community   mobility upgrade that residents and businesses agree is a
      native, attorney, mediator, and                    remains safe, with crime rates down 14 percent the last   game-changer for transportation.
      small business owner, Scott and                    two years, to the lowest levels in nearly 40 years. We’ve      The prospects for Boca Raton remain even greater. I am
      his wife, Bella, live in Broken                    partnered with the school district to add 1,200 student seats   excited about the future and the opportunity to keep serving
      Sound with their two young                         and increase school security. Taxes remain low, and we are   as your mayor. I’m very pleased to have the endorsements
      children.                                          using our natural advantages to attract outstanding jobs and   of our police officers, firefighters, local Realtors , classroom
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         I write this update from                        ensure a healthy economy.                         teachers, business groups, all of my colleagues, and more
      Washington,  D.C., where                              While other nearby cities have had crises from broken   than 600 residents to date.
      I  am  attending  the  annual                      sewage lines and water mains, we have prevented major      To keep serving the residents of Boca and propel our city
      meeting of the United States                       problems through our continued investment in infrastructure.   forward, I hope to earn your vote. Vote-by-mail ballots will
      Conference of Mayors. This                         This year, and each of the next 15 years, we will reinvest   be mailed around the time you receive this newspaper. Early
      nonpartisan group of mayors exchanges great ideas on   nearly $50 million annually into our Innovative Sustainable   voting will also take place at the Spanish River Library from
      making cities better. Consistently, poll after poll reinforces   Infrastructure Program to ensure that we improve our vital   March 7 to 15, with Election Day at local polling places on
      that the American people most respect, of all levels of   services.                                  March 17.
      government, the local level. This is true in Boca Raton, where      On Feb. 22, we will open up our 47th park in Boca      With many easy ways to cast your ballot, and election
      our elections are nonpartisan, including the coming election   Raton, with the completion of the long-planned Hillsboro   open to all residents regardless of party registration, please
      for mayor on March 17. At the local level in our city, we get   El Rio South Park. This park, a former dump site from   take a moment to make sure your voice is heard. The future
      to focus on results to get things done. We are delivering many   50 years ago, has been reclaimed and ties into the walk to   of our city depends on it. With your help, I hope to be part
      great results for Boca Raton residents.            enhance our waterfront recreation. Work is progressing on   of that future. For more information on obtaining a vote-
         Around the time this issue goes to print, I’ll deliver the   the enhancements of Lake Wyman and Wildflower Parks.   by-mail ballot or other questions, please visit my website at
      first annual Boca Raton State of the City address, following   As discussed in the last issue, we recently approved a new   SingerForBoca.com.
      Council Corner: Honored And Ready To Continue To Serve



      By Andrea Levine                                   three-year term. My colleague Councilman Andy Thomson      • Downtown safety and place-making, which can now be
      O’Rourke, Boca Raton                               is running unopposed as well. Mayor Scott Singer has   seen through new way-finding signs and lit crosswalks.
      City Council Member, CRA                           opposition from Bernard Korn, whom he beat handily in the      • An initiative for sustainability awareness and youth
      Chairperson                                        last election. I believe this election speaks clearly to the fact   education by providing supplies at the beach to encourage
         I am thrilled to share that                     that people are happy with their current elected officials and   the public to participate in ongoing beach cleanup.
      the qualification period to run                    it’s a vote for stability.                           • Mentoring students regarding community awareness
      for Boca Raton City Council                           As my first term heads toward conclusion, I take pride in   and involvement.
      in the March 2020 election                         what has been accomplished and look forward to completing      • Working to maintain a strong partnership with our local
      has closed. I am unopposed                         current initiatives while establishing new goals for the future.   universities, particularly as a proud FAU alumnus.
      and officially re-elected. I                       To Offer Some Highlights …                           • Serving as a watchdog in the development and design
      am  honored  to  be  able  to                         During the past several years, we have successfully   of the Wildflower and Silver Palm Park properties as they
      maintain my seat and serve                         provided excellence in municipal services. Crime is down   transition into a new urban waterfront public space.
      our community for another                          14 percent. We have worked with the Palm Beach County      • Advocating for responsible, sustainable growth that
                                                         School District to create a new elementary school while   includes plans for enhancing the public realm, as well as
                                                         beginning the rebuild of two of our elementary schools. We   modes of transportation including pedestrian walkability,
                                     First Quarter       have added the “Office of Sustainability.” We have completed   cycling and connectivity.
                                      February 1         meaningful infrastructure, roadway and sidewalk upgrades.      It has been my objective to be a voice of reason regarding
                                                         We have negotiated and contracted with Virgin/Brightline for   city matters by encouraging open and fair dialogue between
                                      Full Moon          a train station adjacent to downtown Boca. Our economic   residents, city officials, business leaders and developers. I
                                      February 9
                                                         stability has been proven again by maintaining the coveted   pledge to continue on that path.
                                     Third Quarter       AAA bond rating.                                     My  motivation  to  serve  comes  from  my  longtime
                                      February 15           Community building projects are part of my personal   commitment  and  love  for  our  city.  Boca  Raton  is  an
                                                         goals and accomplishments. Some of these projects include:  amazing place to live. I am confident that together we
                                      New Moon              • Initiating an “Art in Public Places” program, a first for   can continue to plan for Boca’s future while protecting
                                      February 23        our city, with several mural projects already complete and   the unique quality of life that attracted us to live, work,
                                                         more exciting programs being planned.             play and raise a family here.

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