Tamarac Commission Discusses Budget, $25k Initiatives and $700 Monthly Car Allowance
After some cajoling, the Tamarac city commission has approved the tentative budget for the 2023 fiscal year.
Politics
Discussion Becomes Political During Budget Meeting
The rate discussion at the first budget meeting on September 12 turned into a political debate at one point, with Vice Mayor Mike Gelin suggesting cutting the millage rate down to 7.0000…
South Florida Lawyer and Author Speaks at Next Kings Point Republican Club Meeting
A prominent South Florida lawyer and author Peter Feaman will speak at the next Kings Point Republican Club meeting.
Candidates Gelin, Gomez Take Part in Mayoral Debate at Kings Point
By Sharon Aron Baron At the Tamarac mayoral debate, Kings Point residents already had a clear favorite: incumbent Mayor Michelle Gomez. Her challenger Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, would have his work cut out for him. Would he be able to win the seniors’ approval? The 2022 mayoral election isn’t the first time Gomez and […]
Mayor Gomez: Important Reminders for September 2022
Mayor Gomez: September is here, marking the halfway point of the Hurricane season and the upcoming autumn season.
City of Tamarac Gets $1 Million Grant for Park Improvements
The City of Tamarac received a $1 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Sabal Palm Park Project.
Voters to Decide on 7 City-Related Items during November Election
Tamarac residents would vote on seven referendum questions during the General Election on November 8.
Billboards Now Allowed in Tamarac, With Restrictions
For the first time in recent history, roadside billboards are allowed in Tamarac along the major highways.
Trial Date Set For Jan. 6 Rioter From Tamarac; Mom Calls Him a ‘True Patriot’ in Fundraising Pitch
A trial date has been set for Mason Joel Courson, the Tamarac man accused of assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Early Voting Taking Place Now at the Tamarac Branch Library
Early voting for the August 23 Primary Election has begun, and voters registered by July 25, 2022, are eligible to cast their ballots.
Home Developer “Encouraged” by Court’s Decision in its Favor
The 13th Floor Woodlands HB GP will get the quasi-judicial hearing they sued the city of Tamarac over, but it is too early to say when it might happen.
Early Voting Begins Saturday at the Tamarac Branch Library
Early voting for the August 23 Primary Election begins Saturday, August 13, and voters registered by July 25, 2022, are eligible to cast their ballots.
Vote By Mail Ballots Due August 23 in Broward County
Election season is in full swing as the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office has mailed out over 300,000 vote by mail ballots.
Mayor Gomez: Important Safety Reminders and Events for the Summer
The hot summer days of August are here! I hope you are enjoying this wonderful summertime weather while staying cool and hydrated as much as possible.
Tamarac Commission Gets Ready for 2023 Budget and Property Tax Hearings
Tamarac leaders approved the proposed not to exceed millage rate and agreed on the dates for the public hearings for the 2023 budget.
Swingers Club Sues Tamarac over “Adult Entertainment” Zoning Designation
Trapeze does not want to be considered an adult entertainment establishment by the City of Tamarac and has filed a suit.
City of Tamarac Purchases 1.275 Million Property for Future Redevelopment
Tamarac buys the Church of God of Prophecy building on State Road 7 for future redevelopment.
Special Counsel Quits, Comments by Commissioner May Have Been ‘Breaking Point’
Attorney Max Lohman, special counsel during the City of Tamarac’s litigation with 13th Floor Homes, handed his resignation letter,.
Vice Mayor Mike Gelin On Former City Manager: “Lied to the Highest Levels of Government.”
A forensic fraud investigation company will conduct an audit of all City of Tamarac transactions involving former City Manager Michael Cernech.
Former Consultant for Dale Holness Pleads Guilty to COVID Loan Fraud
A local political consultant pleaded guilty Friday to lying on a coronavirus relief loan application and fraudulently obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Police Union Retracts Endorsement of Candidate
On Tuesday, The Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputies Association, Local 6020 endorsed Stuart Michelson for city commission. On Wednesday, they changed their minds.
Citizens Seeks to Help Defend Insurance Law
The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is seeking to help defend part of a new property-insurance law aimed at curbing litigation costs.
Tamarac University Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Class
Tamarac University program is accepting applications for the fall “semester.”
Michelson Wins Endorsement of Major Police Union in Commission Race
A major police union on Tuesday endorsed Stuart Michelson in his run for the Tamarac City Commission seat in District 2.
Tamarac Mayor Gomez Shares Updates for July
From: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez: Welcome to July, a month of barbeques, summer fun, fireworks, and one of my favorite holidays, Independence Day!
Marlon Bolton Says the Circus Needs to Stop; Villalobos Replies, “You Made it a Circus!”
After another meeting full of jabs and mutual insults, commissioner Bolton convinced his colleagues to temporarily suspend all discussions on the dais relating to…
Bolton Proposes City Manager and Attorney to “Evaluate” and “Reject” the Commission’s Agenda Items Prior to Meetings
At the June 8 meeting, Commissioner Marlon Bolton suggested an item that would empower the city manager and attorney…
Tamarac Commission Changes a Very “Irrigating” Sprinkler Issue
At the June 8 meeting, the city commission unanimously approved changing the timing of the sprinkler….
Here’s Who Qualified for Mayor, City Commission Seats in Tamarac
On Friday, ten candidates qualified for the three seats on the November ballot, including one for mayor and two for city commission.
City Approves New Improvements for Colony West Golf Club
Even though the funds for renovations come from the Colony West revenues and do not affect the city’s budget, the project still caused a stir…