Page 8 - Boca Club News - March '20

Page 8, Boca Club News
Government

Mayor Update:

Please Continue Our Successes This Tuesday, March 17th

Scott Singer is the 35th Mayor Innovative Sustainable Infrastructure Program to ensure that tape for small businesses, enhanced the appearance standards
of Boca Raton. A South Florida our roads and utilities are safe and strong. Green space has and green space in Boca, increased transparency, and raised
native, attorney, mediator, and small been greatly expanded, with the opening of our 47th park, ethics standards. I’ve been willing to stand alone in opposing
business owner, Scott and his wife, Hillsboro El Rio South, and more expanded public park and projects that negatively impacted traffic and neighborhoods
Bella, live in Broken Sound with their beach amenities. In just that last month, we’ve attracted three and were not reflective of smart development.
two young children. more corporate headquarters to Boca. Our tax rate remains I’m honored to have the endorsements of our police
On February 18th, the City of one of the lowest in all of Florida for a full-service city, and officers, firefighters, local Realtors , classroom teachers,
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Boca Raton held its inaugural State property values continue to rise. business groups, and bipartisan support from elected leaders
of the City address. As previewed last This Tuesday, March 17th, will be Election Day in like Congressman Ted Deutch, former Commissioner Steven
issue, we were able to report on a number of success stories in Boca Raton for those who have not yet voted by mail or at Abrams, and all of my City Council colleagues. This includes
Boca Raton. A crowd of nearly 200 people filled the Mizner early voting. I will be on the ballot, and I’m hoping to earn endorsements from more than 700 residents to date, including
Park Cultural Arts Center to hear about our priorities and your support to continue serving as a strong voice for Boca’s many in your neighborhood.
recently completed projects. They included expanded public residents. I’m proud of my record in delivering results during Our city needs the right leadership with the vision to keep
safety investments. With a 14% reduction in crime the last my nearly two years as Mayor. My initiatives and work helped Boca moving toward a brighter future for this and future
two years, our expansion of police services and community- bring the first new public school to Boca Raton in more than generations. I humbly ask for your support so we can all
focused policing is setting a model for other agencies. Our a decade and a forthcoming Brightline station--something so do so--together. Tuesday’s election is open to all residents
firefighters and paramedics rank in the top half of one percent many have called a game changer for our city. regardless of party registration, so please make sure you take
of all departments nationwide. I’ve brought needed change to our city in the areas of a moment to make sure your voice is heard. The future of
We’ve invested in infrastructure to avoid problems business growth, communications, green space, ethics, and our city depends on it. With your help, I hope to be part of
plaguing nearby cities. This year, and for each of the next 15 accessibility. I’ve proposed and worked to pass new laws that future. For more information, please visit my website at
years, we will reinvest nearly $50 million annually into our and policies that have helped create high-paying jobs, cut red SingerForBoca.com. Thank you.
Council Corner: A City to Be Proud Of

By Boca Raton City Council member Boca Raton is fiscally strong. We have many projects taking residents to rent plots and provide educational opportunities
Monica Mayotte, a 21-year resident of place, such as the Utility Department’s iSIP program that for Boca Middle students. The temporary parking lot work
Boca Raton who has been active in the will ensure our water infrastructure is strong and resilient for will commence soon, too.
community, both in our local schools many years to come. He showcased the Municipal Services I am proud to announce that the city just opened its 47th
and as a city advisory board member. department and how the city council decided to keep the park, the Hillsboro El Rio Park South. This new waterfront
Happy 2020! This is my first article garbage and recycle pick up service in house. Our Office of park is located on SW 18th Street and Dixie Highway, along
in the new year. I hope your year is Sustainability is working to ensure our future is bright by the El Rio canal. The ribbon cutting was held on February
going well. The city has been so busy identifying how the city can reduce its carbon footprint by 22nd. Congratulations goes out to the Parks and Recreation
this year with many initiatives to make conserving energy and water, reducing fuel consumption, Department, the Parks and Recreation Board, and all the city
our great city even better. embracing better recycling practices and reducing single use staff and workers who made this park a reality. It was a long
The city held its very first State of the City Address. The plastics. The city’s communication and technology staff did wait, but everyone is glad it is open. The park has tennis
address took place in the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center in a great job with the presentation. courts, pickleball courts, a sand volleyball court, a fitness
the south end of Mizner Park. Mayor Singer illustrated how The city’s Planning Department always has their hands track for walking and jogging, many playgrounds, several
full reviewing development projects all around the city. pavilions that can be rented for parties, and a non-motorized
One of the biggest and most consequential projects they are boat launch for standup paddleboard and kayaks. And, the
currently working on is the new Virgin Trains USA/Brightline park has restrooms and plenty of parking for those who don’t
(VTUSA) train station. The first two steps in the process are live close by. Stop by and see for yourself.
<#< to move the community garden and to get approvals to build Levine O’Rourke and Andy Thomson for winning re-election
Congratulations goes out to Council members Andrea
the temporary parking lot just south of the downtown library.
VTUSA is working with Junior League of Boca Raton, the

In just a few days, on March 17th, not only is it the
community garden’s master gardeners and outside landscape because they ran unopposed.
designers, on the new community garden, which will be more Presidential Preference Primary, it is also your opportunity
centrally located across the street from Boca Raton Middle to re-elect Mayor Scott Singer. Don’t forget to vote on March
School. The new garden will be larger, to allow for more 17th to re-elect Mayor Singer.
Editor ........................................................................ Nils A. Shapiro
Photography By ........................................................ Jon Ricco

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