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Your City. Your Charter. Your Vote.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is considering amendments to its charter. The charter is like our city’s constitution and guides how the city is governed. It explains how decisions are made, who’s responsible for what, and how services like parks, roads, and public safety are provided. It outlines the roles of the mayor, city commissioners, and city manager, ensuring everyone works together to serve the community. It’s designed to keep everything running smoothly and fairly for residents like you.
Any changes to the charter must be approved by residents through a public vote. Your vote decides how our government works.
Right now, we’re reaching out to residents like you to hear your thoughts. Are there things in the charter you think should be updated or changed? Your input is vital in shaping the future of Fort Lauderdale, and we want to make sure any potential updates reflect the needs and priorities of our community.
The city commission has directed the Charter Revision Board to review potential amendments to the charter, including:
Form of Government: The city commission comprises five members, the mayor and four district commissioners:
Mayor (Elected At-Large): The mayor is elected by all voters citywide, meaning every registered voter in Fort Lauderdale can vote for this position.
District Commissioners: The city is divided into four districts. Each district elects one commissioner, and only the residents of that specific district vote for their commissioner. This ensures that different areas of the city have representation on the commission.
The City of Fort Lauderdale currently operates under a Commission-Manager system, where the mayor and commission set policy, and the city manager oversees implementation. (Fort Lauderdale’s mayor is elected at large and four District Commissioners). An alternate form of government, for example, would be a Strong Mayor system, where the mayor would have additional executive authority, including the ability to hire and dismiss employees.
City Manager Residency Requirement: The current charter requires the city manager to reside within Fort Lauderdale city limits. The Charter Revision Board is reviewing this requirement.
Timing of Elections for City Commission: Currently, the mayor and city commissioners are up for election during the same cycle. An alternative option would be to have staggered terms so that commission seats are not up for election at the same time.
Use of Public Land and Disposition: The Charter Revision Board is discussing the process for selling, leasing or repurposing city-owned land, specifically looking at how and when public land can be sold or leased.
NOTICE: The survey is temporarily unavailable while the City conducts additional educational outreach and considers potential revisions to the survey questions. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the process reflects community priorities and provides clear, accurate information.
Your City. Your Charter. Your Vote.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is considering amendments to its charter. The charter is like our city’s constitution and guides how the city is governed. It explains how decisions are made, who’s responsible for what, and how services like parks, roads, and public safety are provided. It outlines the roles of the mayor, city commissioners, and city manager, ensuring everyone works together to serve the community. It’s designed to keep everything running smoothly and fairly for residents like you.
Any changes to the charter must be approved by residents through a public vote. Your vote decides how our government works.
Right now, we’re reaching out to residents like you to hear your thoughts. Are there things in the charter you think should be updated or changed? Your input is vital in shaping the future of Fort Lauderdale, and we want to make sure any potential updates reflect the needs and priorities of our community.
The city commission has directed the Charter Revision Board to review potential amendments to the charter, including:
Form of Government: The city commission comprises five members, the mayor and four district commissioners:
Mayor (Elected At-Large): The mayor is elected by all voters citywide, meaning every registered voter in Fort Lauderdale can vote for this position.
District Commissioners: The city is divided into four districts. Each district elects one commissioner, and only the residents of that specific district vote for their commissioner. This ensures that different areas of the city have representation on the commission.
The City of Fort Lauderdale currently operates under a Commission-Manager system, where the mayor and commission set policy, and the city manager oversees implementation. (Fort Lauderdale’s mayor is elected at large and four District Commissioners). An alternate form of government, for example, would be a Strong Mayor system, where the mayor would have additional executive authority, including the ability to hire and dismiss employees.
City Manager Residency Requirement: The current charter requires the city manager to reside within Fort Lauderdale city limits. The Charter Revision Board is reviewing this requirement.
Timing of Elections for City Commission: Currently, the mayor and city commissioners are up for election during the same cycle. An alternative option would be to have staggered terms so that commission seats are not up for election at the same time.
Use of Public Land and Disposition: The Charter Revision Board is discussing the process for selling, leasing or repurposing city-owned land, specifically looking at how and when public land can be sold or leased.
NOTICE: The survey is temporarily unavailable while the City conducts additional educational outreach and considers potential revisions to the survey questions. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the process reflects community priorities and provides clear, accurate information.
