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Government
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Mayor’s Update:

State of the City Highlights—Part 3

Scott Singer is the 35th Mayor of Boca grown in the flagship campus of a major research university: We look forward to more work with FAU to create a
Raton and was re-elected in 2023. A FAU. IBM came along in the 1960s, building what is still South university district around 20th Street and create the atmosphere
South Florida native, attorney and Florida’s largest single office building, and developing the for students, graduates, startups and citizens.
small business owner, Scott and his wife first mass-market personal computer. This year, we approved As Midtown has attracted new topflight restaurants and
Bella live in Broken Sound with their the framework to update this site, the Boca Raton Innovation hospitality, we will further investment for what is really our
two children. Campus, to continue attracting the tech and talent who will again central business district.
In my recent State of the City change our lives and the world. Today we take Mizner Park, a We have an opportunity to add dimensions to the dream,
address, I was elated to say that Boca centerpiece of our city, for granted. But it was not this way in relying on the base of strong values and high standards that have
Raton is stronger than ever. In fact, our the early Nineties. Thirty years ago the city’s own mayor sued made this year and this first century so successful for Boca Raton.
biggest challenge may come from what can be a slow but fatal to stop the progress that is now—and for decades has been—the How do we do this? By remembering that two years can be
condition: complacency. On the heels of our recent strategic picture postcard of Boca Raton. an eternity if we make real progress every day. In the Depression,
planning sessions and assessment of areas to bolster, here are What do these moments have in common? They were FDR said we had only to fear fear itself. In this moment of
some opportunities we have to propel Boca Raton for the next inflection points where vision and boldness charted a course. We rising prosperity and rare opportunity we have nothing to fear
century and beyond. haven’t been afraid to course correct. And there are moments but complacency. This city council is setting a standard that
We who live here in Boca Raton know how special this when every small step is not a forward one. All of the gains we measures real achievement. As our history shows we have never
place is, but it’s still hard to describe to those who come here have made in a century were at times seen as controversial, yet been meek. Our city staff must be bold in implementing this
for only a weekend and next to impossible for people who’ve they are as basic to our city as any other thing. vision. We will all be judged by how much we accomplished.
never been. We have to erase a legacy branding challenge. It Today we have our own challenges to address and far more We must quell outdated and false perceptions: a sleepy town,
may be unimaginable to some of us here, but we do not yet stand opportunities to seize. a challenging business environment, a community resistant to
out to everyone moving a business or a family to Florida as the We have a city hall that just completed emergency roof change. We are none of those things; we are inviting, innovative
pinnacle of destinations–the place where, if you can make it, repairs and a community center built in the Sixties when we were and intrepid. Let these be the two years we look back on for much
offers the best blend of small-town charm, big-city opportunity a city one-tenth of our present size. But with Brightline now here of the next century, the same way we still look at what Addison
and unmatched quality of life. We are all that and have more to we have prioritized a new city campus in downtown—not just Mizner created in an even shorter time here. We must act quickly
do to make it known. governmental, but with the community space we deserve, transit- to lay the groundwork for an even brighter new century. We have
Now more than ever, it’s crucial that we seize this moment. oriented development to ease traffic, and with opportunities for the resources, the desire, the need and the moment.
Other cities in the region are making strides, and we cannot fall office, restaurants and retail—a destination and what may soon Most of all, we have the talent. The strength of our city has
behind. Since our founding, Boca Raton has been a dynamic city be the cool side of the tracks. always been our people, and I look forward to more work with
with innovation at our core. To enhance both our identity and our North Federal Highway has long lagged with limited our city colleagues and staff, residents and businesses to deliver
reality we must honor our history and embrace the trailblazing roadway access. We have the opportunity to turn an area that the dream we all share. Together we will fulfill the best vision
paths that brought us here. some deride as Dogpatch into part of the connected whole and a of what this city can be. Now is our time. Thank you for being
We talk often of legendary architect Addison Mizner. He place where new investment brings opportunities and increases part of our continuing journey.
was here for less than two years but laid the framework for mobility for our residents. If you want to see more you can view the entire State of the
his “dream city.” A century later, we have both a classic resort We’ve also added new categories of commerce to a large City at myboca.us/SOC. You may also want to stay in touch on
called The Boca Raton and the singular City of Boca Raton. economic engine—our light industrial research park—to social media at @scottsingerusa. As always, please reach out
Innovation here helped America defeat tyranny in World War II continue to beckon the innovative businesses that have been by email to ssinger@myboca.us with any thoughts or requests.
with the Army’s only radar training station. That site today has the hallmark of our city. Honored to serve you!

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