January 2025 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor,

On January 21st, the City held its annual Prioritization Workshop and outlined our District and City-wide goals and priorities for Fiscal Year 2026. As in past years, staff will compile the feedback, group the ideas into categories, and present a draft of the City Commission Priorities for consideration at a February Conference meeting. 

The FY 2026 City Commission priorities discussed include:

·      Public Safety

·      Homeless Initiatives

·      Affordable Housing and Economic Development

·      Transportation and Traffic

·      Infrastructure and Resilience

·      Public Spaces and Community Initiatives

I have shared all back-up material below, along with an informative video detailing how the City Commission prioritizes its goals and coordinates all strategic planning.

Once again, I want to thank all of the District 2 neighborhoods for their input prior to our goal setting workshop; our District 2 neighborhood presidents have related how the city goals apply to their specific residents. My office has taken notes, and we will begin working on those priorities immediately. That feedback will help us forge ahead, making 2025 yet another impactful year!

This video demonstrates Goal Setting and Strategic Planning as well as City accomplishments.

Workshop agenda and backup

I had the honor of presenting a Proclamation declaring January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of Fort Lauderdale.



Accepting were Evan Goldman, Public Affairs Director for the Jewish Federation of Broward County and his son Max. In our nation and around the world, we are witnessing a deeply troubling rise in antisemitism; let me quote young Max’s brief remarks at the podium: “Never again!”

War Memorial's Transformation

The iconic War Memorial Auditorium in Holiday Park has reopened after a $65 million renovation, transforming it into Fort Lauderdale’s premier mid-sized music and entertainment venue. Originally built in 1950 to honor veterans, the Art Deco-style building now boasts a sleek, modern interior with a new mezzanine level, VIP seating, state-of-the-art technology, and an industrial kitchen for catered events.

Managed by the Florida Panthers, the venue has already hosted Melissa Etheridge and is set to welcome acts like The Wallows and The Driver Era as part of its Grand Opening Series. Connected to the Baptist Health IcePlex, War Memorial Auditorium has transformed into a one-of-a-kind entertainment hub for South Florida.

For upcoming events and tickets, visit www.ftlwarmemorial.com.

Read Las Olas Boulevard & Isles Magazine's feature on

War Memorial Auditorium

VCA Walk for the Animals February 1

The VCA Walk for the Animals will take place on February 1 in Fort Lauderdale.

The following traffic advisory will be in effect on Saturday, February 1 from 9 to 10 a.m.:

·    E. Las Olas Boulevard will be closed from Seabreeze Boulevard to A1A

·    A1A will be closed from E. Las Olas Boulevard to Poinsettia Street

·    Poinsettia Street will be closed from A1A to Seabreeze Boulevard

·    Seabreeze Boulevard will be closed from Poinsettia Street to E. Las Olas Boulevard

The following traffic advisory will be in effect on Saturday, February 1 from 5 a.m. to noon:

·    Las Olas Circle surrounding Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park will be closed

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Expect traffic congestion and plan travel times accordingly. For more information, please visit www.humanebroward.com/event/vca-walk-for-the-animals-2025. 

Public Meetings to Discuss Updates to the Noise Ordinance

District 2 In-Person Meeting

February 10

5:30 pm

Beach Community Center

3351 NE 33 Avenue

Updated Noise Ordinance:

What Businesses Need to Know

Fortify Lauderdale is a citywide initiative focused on improving resilience to the impacts of climate change within the City’s most vulnerable neighborhoods and communities. The program includes an expansion of the first phase of Stormwater Master Plan projects, as well as the acceleration of the second phase of the Master Plan’s implementation.

As part of the second phase of the Master Plan's implementation, a Flood Survey has been developed to gather valuable input from residents and collect documentation of neighborhood flooding.

Please take a moment to fill out a Flood Survey using this link, or the below QR code, to describe recent and/or historical flooding events. 

Tomorrow Evening: Upcoming Fortify Lauderdale Meeting in District 2's Middle River Terrace and South Middle River

North Beach - Neighborhood Reactivation Survey

Did you know that Fort Lauderdale has an interactive map where you can explore all installations that are part of our Public Art and Placemaking program?

You can find updates on projects by visiting LauderWorks

Are you subscribed to #AlertFTL yet?  Stay connected with us during an emergency- we send out notifications to keep you in the know.

Visit  fortlauderdale.gov/alertftl to sign up today.

We have the following Board Vacancies below.

Please email Erica Franceschi EFranceschi@fortlauderdale.gov if you are interested in serving on a Fort Lauderdale City Board.  



Board of Adjustment

Cemetery System Board of Trustees

Code Enforcement Board

Community Appearance Board

Community Services Board 

Education Advisory Board

Nuisance Abatement Board

Public Art and Placement Advisory Board

Articles

The greatness of our community starts with passionate citizens like you. 

Please do not hesitate to contact our Outreach Coordinator, Ashley Cacicedo, with any questions, comments or thoughtful suggestions acacicedo@fortlauderdale.gov or 954-828-5923.

Steve Glassman

Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor, District 2