NICK SORTAL, PLANTATION COUNCIL
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Welcome to my site. The buttons at the top give you more detail on my priorities and my background. I’d also like to point out the Nick’s Notes segment. I am using that as a blog-like device. This site had been my campaign page and I am now keeping it and will convert it into a page to serve the residents. (That process might take awhile, and take some tweaks. Be patient.)

Thanks to all of those who voted for me. Our city is in a time of transition and I’m very excited to be a part of it.

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New Public Works director in Plantation

Plantation has hired a new public works director. Also notes on schools, charter review and upcoming events.

Council studying Airbnb rules — and more

Some news and notes from Nick SortalVacation rentals: The Plantation City Council and Mayor Lynn Stoner held a one-hour workshop before our Dec. 19 council meeting to discuss vacation rental legislation. Estimates are that about 140 homeowners in...

Getting started: 8 initiatives

Note: I'm working to find the best way to share my thoughts with residents and for now it will be writing on NickSortal.com, then sharing via social media. Email thoughts to NSortal@Plantation.org or NickSortal@BellSouth.net. Mayor Lynn Stoner requested that council...

Sun-Sentinel and other endorsements!

The editorial board at the Sun-Sentinel released its endorsement of me on SunSentinel.com Friday. Very kind words, including that I am "the superior choice who would be a proactive public servant." I know it's not visually appealing but you can share the...

Recycling is going to be a challenge

China market has tanked, so we must adjust As many of you know, our city is going to have to decide about recycling. We used to sell our recyclables to China, but the bottom has dropped out of the market. And Plantation is not the only municipality that’s...

Penny surtax: Lots of issues

I spent Thursday morning on an atypical field trip: attending a meeting where county leaders discussed the proposal to raise county taxes another 1 percent to fund road projects. The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO for short) convened in...

First endorsement: Dolphin Democratic Club

I'm proud to say I received my first endorsement Wednesday night, from the Dolphin Democratic Club of Broward County. The club had a meeting Wednesday night, interviewing candidates and members of the club voted on the spot via secret ballot. Thank you to...

No, we weren’t on the ballot

“I looked to vote for Plantation council, but it wasn’t there!” That was a frequent phone call the City Hall switchboard received this week. Some voters, confused by the flood of political signs across Plantation, didn’t realize the city election isn’t...

Why social media? It’s about customer service

As a city leader, I will communicate with residents in the manners they prefer. If that happens to be social media, then I’m all-in.

‘Marlins Man’ supports Nick Sortal campaign

Marlins Man, a South Florida superfan, donates to the campaign of Nick Sortal, who is vying for a seat on Plantation City Council

NICK SORTAL, MEMBER PLANTATION COUNCIL
GROUP 5

Welcome to my site. The buttons at the top give you more detail on my priorities and my background. I’d also like to point out the Nick’s Notes segment. I am using that as a blog-like device. So far, I have filed my thoughts about social media, sober homes, my experience taking the Plantation Citizens’ Police Academy course, and others.

The slogan for my campaign was MOVE FORWARD, and that had multiple meanings. I think we can move forward in many aspects of our city just by raising our expectations and refocusing our resources. I also think I’d be able to help the council move forward given my ability to see problems as they are developing and cut them off at the pass.

Our city is in a time of transition. Our longtime mayor has retired and three of us are new on the council. I want to be a fresh face with a bright mind and a great heart.