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President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Back: Perhaps one of the biggest news stories of 2020 for local leaders and cities here in Broward County, was the story regarding Gov. DeSantis' issuance of Executive Order 20-244. The Order moved the State to Phase 3 of the reopening plan in September 2020;...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: Tonight is the fourth night of Hanukkah and I am quickly reminded that the holiday season is the perfect time to connect with family, friends, and neighbors. This year has brought about new challenges and so many have been directly or indirectly...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Back: On December 1st we recognized World AIDS Day. HIV/AIDS affects people from all walks of life in communities across the globe. I urge my fellow Broward County residents to unite in the fight to end HIV, support people living with HIV,...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Back: I would like to congratulate State Senator Perry E. Thurston, Jr. and State Representative Michael Gottlieb on their recent appointments as Chair and Vice Chair of the 2021 Broward Legislative Delegation. Since 1972, the Delegation has served as a...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: Continuing education courses are common in various fields, and local government is no exception. The Broward Ethics Code requires all elected officials in Broward County to complete four hours of ethics training, within 120 days...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: November 11, 2020 – Veterans Day - the day we honor and recognize the 17.4 million Veterans who have risked their lives in defense of our great Country and the rights and freedoms we enjoy as Americans.  Our Armed Forces have protected our...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: I want to thank cities that have been educating and informing residents about the far-reaching impacts of Broward County Charter Amendment Two.  Many have utilized Facebook and Twitter as well as websites and videos to let residents know about the...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead:  Early voting in Broward County begins tomorrow, October 19 and runs through November 1, 2020. During this time, Broward County residents may cast their vote in-person or deliver their Vote-By-Mail Ballot to any one of the early voting sites from 7 a.m....

Op Ed on Broward Charter Question 2

Source: The Sun Sentinel | Date: October 1, 2020 On Broward charter question 2, local decisions should be kept in local hands | Opinion By Traci Callari and Greg Harrison On Nov. 3, Broward County residents will have an opportunity to vote on proposed Broward County...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Back:  The Broward League of Cities and the Broward County City Managers’ Association launched an educational initiative to inform Broward County residents about County Charter Amendment #2 that will appear on the November 2020 ballot. If approved, it would...