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Boca Club News, Page 15
Council Corner

By Fran Nachlas, who was appointed volunteered at all of our children’s schools and for many local The Boca Raton during the holidays. The work there proves
to the Council to replace Andy nonprofit organizations because my husband, Nathan, a local history and progress can co-exist in a remarkable way.
Thomson when he retired from the physician, and I believe in giving back and helping others I look ahead to all the exciting Boca happenings and
Council to run for statewide office. however we can. We raised our four children here in Boca, and hope to see everyone out and about. Boca Raton has
In March, Ms. Nachlas will be re- we look forward to welcoming our first grandchild in February. everything from world-class beaches, beautiful parks,
elected without opposition to a term Moving Boca Raton forward while respecting our history new pickleball courts, The Boca Museum of Art, excellent
on the Council in her own name. and protecting our quality of life is essential. I look forward restaurants, fantastic musical options, theater performances
Happy New Year everyone! I am to continuing to keep our city safe, supporting our local and magnificent sunrises. A few upcoming events include
excited and humbled to be your new business community, and attracting innovative and exciting Food Truck Friday’s return to Wildflower Park on February
Boca Raton City Council Member for Seat A. I have been a new partnerships that can provide economic, cultural and 3rd. I also look forward to the Festival of the Arts and many
proud Boca Raton resident for most of my life, and serving social progress. exciting author and concert events March 3rd-12th.
you in city hall is the honor of a lifetime. It was a special experience to be sworn in shortly before Thank you for making Boca Raton so wonderful and
I graduated from Atlantic Community High School and the opening of our new Boca Raton Brightline Station last allowing me to serve. Please reach out to me at fnachlas@
the University of Florida, earning my Bachelor of Science month. I appreciate the vision Mayor Scott Singer had to myboca.us with questions or concerns.
in Nursing. I worked as a surgical nurse in Boca Raton for bring this game-changing transportation platform to our I wish everyone a joyous, happy and healthy 2023!
almost 30 years before retiring in 2021, and I’ve also held community, and applaud the entire city council, staff and
my Florida real estate license for 22 years. I have served the Brightline team for the hard work they put in to make
on my homeowner’s association board for over a decade, this happen. Also, Nathan and I were delighted to attend the Mayor’s Update from page 14
including four years as president. Through the years, I actively opening of the beautiful Harbor Place and renovated Tower at
Later on December 20th, our city had millions of
eyes on us as a nationwide TV audience saw our city in
primetime on ESPN, as FAU Stadium hosted the Boca
Raton Bowl. This contest featured one of the premier
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LIFE WELL PLANNED. of any full-service city. On a less heralded note, also on
December 20th, the final city council seat for the upcoming
term became filled. Marc Wigder, a local businessman
Mayor’s Update on page 15 and attorney who lives in Woodfield Country Club, also
LIFE WELL PLANNED. withdrew from the race. As with new council member
earned election without opposition when another candidate
Fran Nachlas and all of my colleagues, I look forward to
working with him.
The coming March 14th city election will still occur
with a proposal to standardize the length of city council
terms before the voters. Our current three-year election
cycle results in elections four out of five years, and is
an outlier as every other Florida city in the top 25 in
Come in for a complimentary cup population has four-year terms, which are also common
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Until then, I remain very grateful for the many successes
you maximize your wealth. we’ve had to close out 2022 and am excited at the prospects
of what 2023 will bring. As always, I am so thankful for
the opportunity to live in Boca Raton and serve the people
Come in for a complimentary cup of this great city. You can share any thoughts you have at
ssinger@myboca.com, and stay connected on Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram at @scottsingerusa. As always, I’m
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and yours a safe, happy, and healthy new year!
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