Mayor Kaplan's To-Do List

The following is a short partial list of some of the programs and projects the Mayor is presently directly working on:

1) Was one of 7 Mayors to attend a US Conference of Mayors National Forum on Homeownership Preservation and Foreclosures. The purpose was to discuss, analysis, and proposed solutions to the growing foreclosure situation, which is most serious in Florida and California. A presentation is expected to be given on this topic to the City Commission at the December 10th meeting.

2) Working with transportation operators to create a new short distance transportation system to service the State Road 7 CRA.

3) Working on legislation to reduce operational costs and environmental pollution of city assets, through requiring:

a) City Vehicles to be hybrid or use alternate fuels when cost effective and appropriate;
b) Existing Buildings to become more energy efficient through either the Energy Star program and/or LEED.

4) Seeking continuing funding to support and expand transit systems to serve Lauderhill.

5) Creating a county wide dedicated revenue source for matching Federal and State matching transportation projects.

6) Completing the study for alternatives for an interchange of the Turnpike at Oakland Park Blvd.

7) Implementing a new security system throughout Lauderhill.

8) Establishing a new free program for the proper disposal of batteries.

9) Providing some holiday cheer at the upcoming Dec. 10th Commission meeting.

10) Develop a Home Decorator Business Promotion Program for the University Drive corridoor in conjunction with the Chamber.

11) Providing a free Science in the Classroom program for 4th graders through a national grant.