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President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

  Looking Ahead: As we cross the one year mark since the onset of the pandemic, we are just now beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. Vaccine supplies and distribution channels will continue to expand throughout Broward County and our roles as...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: One of the positions I admire most at the state level is Emergency Management Director. Even before COVID-19 set in, our state is so unique in its need for exceptional emergency management services six months out of the year when our 411 incorporated...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: More than 40 years ago, after a California school district’s commemoration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society, President Carter proclaimed the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week.  Seven years later, Congress...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead:  Broward Health has selected Shane Strum as its next CEO. On behalf of the Broward League of Cities, we thank him for his work in Tallahassee as Governor DeSantis’ Chief of Staff and look forward to working and collaborating with him in this new role....

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: Tomorrow we will celebrate Presidents’ Day. In 1885, the day was initially established in recognition of President George Washington. Then in 1971, as part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act,it was moved to the third Monday in February to create more...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: Next Sunday our Broward community will remember the 17 lives tragically lost on February 14, 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. That day the unthinkable happened and it forever changed our community. Then and now, my sympathy and compassion...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: In 1976 when President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month, he called upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: It’s a new year and like me, you may be setting some priorities and goals for the year ahead. If you’re looking to learn about how to get more involved in protecting your community and how best to make your voice heard, you may want to check out the...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: This Monday we will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s commitment and work toward advancing civil rights and social justice through non-violent protests should inspire us all to continue to work toward a more perfect...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: As COVID-19 cases continue to soar, I want to remind you that January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. One of the simplest acts of human kindness is donating blood and/or COVID-19 convalescent plasma. If you have recovered from COVID-19, you...