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Mayor’s Update:

Boca Raton–Home Of Real Solutions, Real Results

Scott Singer is the 35th Further south, we’ve seen the extensive work by FDOT at while keeping one of the lowest property tax rates of
Mayor of Boca Raton. Glades Road and I-95, in preparation for the installation any full-service city in Florida.
A South Florida native, later this year of a Diamond Diverging Interchange. This Recent projects include the continuation of ISIP
attorney, mediator, and new technology may look a little odd, as drivers drive projects in the eastern side of the Boca Square
small business owner, Scott to the left of opposing traffic for a small stretch. The neighborhood south of Palmetto Park Road. Also, with
and his wife Bella live in benefits, however, are fewer left turns, which reduces the Brightline station due to open in late fall, we are
Broken Sound with their crashes and travel time. Boca Raton is one of the first investing in improving pedestrian connections from the
two young children. places in the state to have a DDI of this size. station to the heart of our downtown. We also recently
Last month, I discussed Schools: Aug. 10 saw the opening of the brand- approved hardening of a key facilities building to better
some of the goals that came new Blue Lake Elementary School, the first additional withstand storms. Let this be a reminder to make sure that
out of strategic planning public school in Boca Raton in more than a generation. you are prepared for hurricane season. Historically,
sessions for maintaining a As a reminder, this school was originally planned to go more than 80 percent of East Coast hurricanes have come
healthy economy in Boca Raton. This issue will focus elsewhere. When that site fell through, we moved quickly after Aug. 1, so while the season may be nearly half over
on recent improvements to our delivering real results to to donate 15 acres to bring the new school to our city. on the calendar, we still need to be ready for what may
residents for the roadways, schools and utility systems We got this new campus only because we seized this come and possible storms. Be prepared and read more at
we count on every day. The City of Boca Raton is opportunity, becoming the first city in at least 30 years myboca.us/beprepared.
consistently working to make sure these key systems and to do so. After our initiative, years of planning and much We are fortunate that, with our safe and successful
assets function at a high level. The goal is to ensure we collaboration, this creative partnership with the district city, we can focus on the priorities that matter to residents
have the peace of mind we want, the improvements we will add nearly 1,200 student seats, serving both the many and deliver real solutions and meaningful results. We
need, and the quality of life we deserve. families in Boca Raton and creating space for more new develop a plan of action and then, step by step, deliver
Roads: The city and other governments continue to students as more people move here. on these priorities to solve problems. Serving as your
invest in improving our mobility. The last few months In addition, we continue to work with the Palm Beach voice in discussing and then acting on these important
have likely seen the greatest milling and repaving of County School District to coordinate on issues of school issues is what continues to fuel my commitment. I’m
roads in Northwest Boca Raton’s history. All the major safety and traffic flow, as we entered into the first long-term running in the upcoming March 2023 mayoral election
roadways in this area should have completed paving agreement to provide officers to assist the independent to help see more of these goals to completion, and keep
projects by the time you read this. Both the City of school district police force responsible for the schools. We working to raise and exceed expectations for what our
Boca Raton and Palm Beach County worked on our also respond to concerns from neighborhoods, like Broken great city can be. I’d love to hear your thoughts on what
respective roadways, creating improved lanes on five Sound, about traffic flow from an increased number of we can do together to reach our goals. Please share your
major thoroughfares: Clint Moore Road, Yamato Road, parents choosing to drive to school rather than use buses. comments, by email at ssinger@myboca.us, or on the
Spanish River Boulevard, Jog Road and Military Trail. A reminder to us all – school is in session – please take web at singerforboca.com, and stay connected for more
We timed the work to minimize impact during the slower extra care and slow down, especially when school zones news @ScottSingerUSA on all social media platforms.
summer season, and to complete it for the start of the flash their lights for reduced speed.
school calendar. Other Infrastructure: The City of Boca Raton
In addition, several state projects are nearing continues its multi-year program of upgrading our roads, School Starts
completion. In September, the Florida Department of utilities, water lines, sewer lines and other infrastructure
Transportation (FDOT) is due to complete the new as part of our Innovative Sustainable Infrastructure Aug. 10
Clint Moore Road Bridge over I-95. The city has been Program (ISIP). We are investing hundreds of millions
working on long-term plans to connect Clint Moore Road of dollars to prevent issues, which is why our water and
to Jeffery Street across the F.E.C. railroad tracks, which sewer rates are less than one-quarter of the costs of some
will connect Northeast Boca to the rest of the major grid. other peer systems. As a bonus, we are doing all this work

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