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President Greg Ross in Sun Sentinel 100

Looking ahead: This Memorial Day weekend, please pause to honor the men and women who died while serving in our armed forces. They and their families have paid the ultimate sacrifice with the tragic loss of their lives. We live in a free and democratic country...

President Greg Ross in Sun Sentinel 100

Looking ahead: It’s not a matter of "if" but "when" your computer will be hit, cyber-attack experts warn us. There are routines each of us can follow to protect the safety of our computers. Never open an email unless it is from someone you trust and never click...

President Greg Ross in Sun Sentinel 100

Looking ahead: Florida homeowners may be under the impression that they will save money if the 2018 proposed constitutional amendment to increase the homestead exemption passes. This is far from the truth. In the first year alone, the new exemption will result in...

President Greg Ross in Sun Sentinel 100

Last week: At a recent Broward League of Cities workshop, elected officials discussed the benefits of public-private partnerships (P3s). P3s provide a procurement process where private investors finance and maintain public facilities or infrastructure, which they...

President Greg Ross in Sun Sentinel 100

Last week: Four Broward County high school students were each awarded $1,000 from the Broward League of Cities’ Scholarship for Government Studies program. Sierra Molina, Pompano Beach High School; Zak Myers, South Broward High School; Rina Laklahlani, Nova High...

President Greg Ross in Sun Sentinel 100

Last week: “Safe Cities, Safe Florida” is an initiative of the Florida League of Cities president, Susan Haynie that provides governments with training and educational resources to better serve their residents in time of crisis. It shares best practices for...

President Greg Ross in Sun Sentinel 100

Looking ahead: In light of recent incidents, it is important that we recognize the commitment and dedication of our first responders. These highly trained law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical professionals and emergency management professionals are...

President Greg Ross in Sun Sentinel 100

Last week: Government and media share common goals. Both educate the public by distributing important and timely information, and both have to be responsive to the needs of their constituents: the people. Government plays an important role by communicating...