Mayor Goals for the 2009 - 2010

Some of the Goals set for the upcoming fiscal year:

** Continuation of the Jazz Picnic in the Park Series

** Implementation of an energy program using the Federal Energy Block Grant Funds, including establishing the Interest Free Revolving Energy Loans to Residents

** Continue energy conservation and solar power applications throughout city, plus create jobs using this technology. This includes submitting a RFP to build a solar panel utility farm

** Encourage further federal funds to continue the Energy Block Grant to cities

** Move into New City Hall in November

** Continue to find ways to reduce costs

** Work on legislation to protect public from vacant property, and recover city funds expended in maintaining abandoned property.

** Create a "Home Decor" Program on University Drive and Commercial Blvd.

** Meet with HUD Officials to resolve LHA Section 8 voucher issues

** Work on expanding Mass Transit facilities in South Florida