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Government

Mayor’s Update:

State of the City (Part Two)

Scott Singer is the 35th Mayor Our financial position remains strong. For the tenth solutions to address housing attainability–a challenging
of Boca Raton and was re-elected year in a row, we had no increase in the property tax rate, byproduct of our rise in property values that is good news
without opposition for a final term. and city bonds continue to be Triple-A rated. Boca Raton for homeowners.
A South Florida native, attorney, still has one of the lowest tax rates of any full-service city Let’s remember that Boca Raton has always been a
mediator, and small business owner, in Florida, while providing lower service costs than other place for new ideas. Addison Mizner dreamed of a city to
Scott and his wife Bella live in Broken cities which, as you can see, makes the value even greater be the world’s most beautiful playground.
Sound with their two young children. for residents. And we will continue to find new value for During World War II, we were home to the Army’s only
Last issue, I shared Part One of residents through efficiencies, new ideas, and processes radar-training school, which helped our nation safeguard
highlights from the 2023 State of the driven by common sense. freedom and defeat tyranny.
City Address. This issue continues with additional key points. Last year, Bloomberg News called Boca Raton In the 1980s, IBM developed its personal computer
As I wrote, we can be pleased that the state of the City of “suddenly cool.” Last month, the New York Post featured here, transforming the world by making computing a
Boca Raton is stronger than ever. our transition into a younger, more vibrant city attracting reality for not just a few businesses, but for everyone.
Culture and the arts are thriving here. In October, we top-line brands and major investment. As a city, we have We are poised for the next chapter because innovation
entered into an agreement with the non-profit Center for improved our services; made our neighborhoods more has been and will always be at our core. We remain focused
the Arts and Innovation as they endeavor to build a $150 livable; enhanced our workforce, mobility and education; on continuous improvements, as Boca Raton’s centennial
million performing arts center in Mizner Park with private and kept taxes low. What’s next? Plenty–because once approaches in 2025. And that innovation and improvement
contributions–not public funds. The Boca Museum of Art and again we are the next big thing. We will lean into how best will make our second century even greater than our first.
rebranded Studio at Mizner Park continue to earn acclaim, to leverage Brightline as a new gateway to our city, and to Nothing less than our best–that’s the promise of Boca
and high-profile events like the Festival of the Arts, the build on the improvements we made in the past year. Our Raton. Together, we will keep seizing this moment–and I
Boca Raton Bowl and PGA TimberTech Golf Championship proactive efforts have led to new Class A offices underway thank you for being a big part of it all.
bring us millions of worldwide viewers and direct economic in midtown and proposed for downtown to attract the Please stay connected on social media at @
impact. Last year, the city hosted more than 50 special events, next wave of companies that will enhance our economy ScottSingerUSA. You can also reach out by email to ssinger@
enhancing our sense of community and our brand. and local philanthropy. And we are working on regional myboca.us with any thoughts or requests. Thank you.
Council Corner:

Springtime in Boca Raton! GO Owls!

By Yvette Drucker, who was re- and Marc Wigdor. I am looking forward to working with plan with the goal of eliminating fatalities and reducing
elected to the Council in her own both as we continue to focus on our residents and the serious injuries due to traffic accidents.
name. Ms. Drucker had been community. Things to do in April:
serving on the Council after being Congratulations to the Men’s FAU basketball team Celebrate Earth Day/Arbor Day. We will have special
appointed to fill the vacancy left for reaching the Sweet 16 round. Not only are they programming at the Downtown Library and in the city, which
by Jeremy Rodgers when he was #winnninginparadise but #dancinginparadise. GO include Earth Day drop-in story time, Earth month book club,
called to military service. OWLS–good luck! and Gardening with Farmer Jay for both children and adults.
The City of Boca Raton has The Boca Raton City Council unanimously voted to For more information, visit www.bocalibrary.org.
been busy! As we move into the approve a resolution last October designating the City of The Great American Cleanup will take place on April
next few months, I just wanted to share some highlights Boca Raton as a “Vision Zero City.” The resolution directs 15th at Spanish River Park (8 a.m. to 11 a.m.).
of what we have been working on this past month and city staff to create a Vision Zero Action Plan to establish a Food Truck Fridays continue; this month we head to
what is planned for this spring. Spring is a time of renewal goal of no severe traffic injuries or fatalities. Sugar Sand Park on April 7th (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
and a time where we can strategize, discuss and plan on As a transportation champion, I am happy to announce Boca Bacchanal presented by the Boca Raton Historical
the future of our city. that the City of Boca Raton since then has been awarded Society & Museum. www.bocahistory.org.
I would like to say farewell to our Deputy Mayor and a grant of $300,000 in federal funding from the U.S. What’s up next? The city council and staff are preparing
colleague, Andrea O’Rourke. It has been an honor to serve Department of Transportation to support the city’s Vision for our days of Strategic Planning Sessions. Myself and city
with you on the city council–thank you. I would also like Zero Action Plan using the Safe System Approach. The city council colleagues, along with our senior leadership, will meet
to welcome our newest council members, Fran Nachlas will use the award to develop a comprehensive safety action in person and continue to focus on our goals, priorities and
desired future outcomes. We will review our vision and mission
statements and have a collaborative discussion around our four
Norbert Graber, R. Ph. goals: 1) Financially Sound City, 2) World Class Municipal
and Lynn Graber, R. Ph. Services, 3) Strong Partnerships with the Community and 4)
Vibrant & Sustainable City, and the priority items within each
goal. We will then vote on the priorities under each goal and
prioritize them for FY ’23-’24. Strategic Planning Sessions
will be held on May 10th to the 12th.
I am always available for questions or concerns:
ydrucker@myboca.us and you can follow me on social
media @yvettedrucker. For more city updates, visit www.
myboca.us.
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