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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

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

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

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

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...

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...