We won! Thank you

 

I see a lot of people are still coming to this page so I thought i’d let you know I was elected mayor of Plantation Tuesday night. The margin was 61 percent to 39 percent. You can find more detailed results at BrowardSoe.org.

People have asked me about the margin and I take it back to 2020. I also crossed the 60-percent mark in my victory over Rob Koreman. I think that momentum helped carry me along.

Thank you to everyone and I’ll do a longer update eventually. Now, back to the original post…

 I’d love to become Plantation’s mayor.

I’ve been elected twice to the Plantation City Council since 2018. When someone has a question, they are often told to call Nick Sortal. You know I listen and get results. 

And that’s just one reason I’m the right person to be mayor.

I have an introductory essay below, but before that I have several items that you can visit quickly:

How I will govern as mayor

Priorities

Lynn Stoner’s reign as mayor has been problematic

Plantation election information

I’d love to become Plantation’s mayor.

As anyone who has followed me on Facebook, NickSortal.com or other social media knows, I think our city is best when everyone is involved. That’s why I share as much information as possible as often as possible, with you – the residents. I”ll never forget: You pay my salary.

That way of thinking will continue when I become mayor. I want to improve our web site so vital city updates are put out there immediately: You’ll then decide whether you like what’s happening or not, and I’ll encourage you to respond.

Moving forward, I will push for economic aid for small businesses and residents as we recover from Covid-19, urge modernization of our city website for water billing and permitting and tighten code enforcement.

I love listening and solving people’s problems.

The No. 1 request is to put the brakes on apartment construction.

“People are vocal about it. To truly be a public servant, I must listen to the people.”

Other areas I plan to address as mayor are short-term vacation rentals, code enforcement and a cumbersome permitting process.

Key on my radar is ensuring that the police and fire departments keep pace with the city’s growing needs.

For those who don’t know me, welcome! There’s plenty about me on the links at the top of the page.

IN TOUCH WITH THE COMMUNITY

I have studied every aspect of the city and communicate daily with department heads, such as the police chief, parks director and building director. A former South Florida Sun-Sentinel journalist, I research all sides of an issue and act with integrity.

I’ve worked hard to improve our city’s relationship with our schools. And most satisfying, I enjoy working one-on-one with our residents almost daily, answering questions about water bills, cracked sidewalks and public safety..

I attend every public event possible, for a first-hand look at residents’ concerns. That means school award ceremonies, organizations such as the Plantation Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis and, very importantly, neighborhood groups and HOAs.

I have attended Level I and Level II League of Cities trainings. That’s where I have picked up valuable “hard skills” and borrow from best practices in all 411 Florida municipalities. “We’ve always done it that way” and institutional knowledge do carry some weight in Plantation, but if other cities have great ideas, why not borrow them?

“We have a ton of talented city employees. The buck will stop with me, but I will respect the abilities of people who have experience in their roles. I can’t wait to get started.”

You placed your trust in me — twice! — and I have not forgetten that. Every single day.

I am fascinated, consumed, addicted and enamored with making a city I love even better. That’s why I want to be your mayor.
 
 Please support me with your time, your vote and / or your donation and allow me the privilege to continue in public service.
 
Read about my opponent via this link… https://nicksortal.com/lynn-stoner-mayor-dishonesty/

For city business, contact Nick at NSortal@Plantation.org or 954-498-5337. His personal email is NickSortal@BellSouth.net.

We won! Thank you!

 

I see a lot of people are still coming to this page so I thought I’d let you know I was elected mayor of Plantation Tuesday night. The margin was 61 percent to 39 percent. You can find more detailed results at BrowardSoe.org.

People have asked me about the margin and I take it back to 2020. I also crossed the 60-percent mark in my victory over Rob Koreman. I think that momentum helped carry me along.

Thank you to everyone and I’ll do a longer update eventually. Now, back to the original post…

 

I’d love to become Plantation’s mayor.

As anyone who has followed me on Facebook, NickSortal.com or other social media knows, I think our city is best when everyone is involved. That’s why I share as much information as possible as often as possible, with you – the residents. I”ll never forget: You pay my salary.

That way of thinking will continue when I become mayor I want to improve our web site so vital city updates are put out there immediately: You’ll then decide whether you like what’s happening or not, and I’ll encourage you to respond.

I have studied every aspect of the city and communicate daily with department heads, such as the police chief, parks director and building director. A former South Florida Sun-Sentinel journalist, I research all sides of an issue and act with integrity.

I’ve worked hard to improve our city’s relationship with our schools. And most satisfying, I enjoy working one-on-one with our residents almost daily, answering questions about water bills, cracked sidewalks and public safety..

I attend every public event possible, for a first-hand look at residents’ concerns. That means school award ceremonies, organizations such as the Plantation Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis and, very importantly, neighborhood groups and HOAs.

“We have a ton of talented city employees. The buck will stop with me, but I will respect the abilities of people who have experience in their roles. I can’t wait to get started.”

For those who don’t know me, welcome! There’s plenty about me on the links at the top of the page.

WHAT’S AHEAD

Moving forward, I will push for economic aid for small businesses and residents as we recover from Covid-19, urge modernization of our city website for water billing and permitting and tighten code enforcement.

I love listening and solving people’s problems.

The No. 1 request is to put the brakes on apartment construction.

“People are vocal about it. To truly be a public servant, I must listen to the people.”

Other areas I plan to address as mayor are short-term vacation rentals, code enforcement and a cumbersome permitting process.

Key on my radar is ensuring that the police and fire departments keep pace with the city’s growing needs.

I’ve attended Level I and Level II League of Cities trainings. That’s where I have picked up valuable “hard skills” and borrow from best practices in all 411 Florida municipalities. “We’ve always done it that way” and institutional knowledge do carry some weight in Plantation, but if other cities have great ideas, why not borrow them?

You placed your trust in me — twice! — and I have not forgetten that. Every single day.

I am fascinated, consumed, addicted and enamored with making a city I love even better. That’s why I want to be your mayor.
 
 “Please support me with your time, your vote and / or your donation and allow me the privilege to continue in public service.”
 
 Read about my opponent via this link… https://nicksortal.com/lynn-stoner-mayor-dishonesty/
 

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Our City magazine: ‘Nick is The People’s Pick’

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How I will govern as mayor

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Contact Nick with city concerns at NSortal@Plantation.org or 954-498-5337. His personal email is NickSortal@BellSouth.net.