NICK SORTAL, 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. 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 city attorney for Plantation

The City Council ratified Mayor Lynn Stoner’s selection for city attorney, voting 4-0. (Council member Ron Jacobs was absent.) The contract is with the firm Goren, Cherof, Doody, Ezrol, P.A. The firm does legal work for 12 other municipalities in South...

Census, bike safety and city work (and play)

Help Broward get the full count (and funding)The 2020 U.S. Census is not far away, and Broward leaders are taking measures to make sure everyone is counted.County Commissioner Nan Rich filled in attendees recently at a Hispanic Vote gathering, noting that...

Volunteer boards support our city

Zoning, Midtown and education among topics coveredLike other council members, I have completed my appointments to seven city boards. But that’s just the start to getting people involved.The city has formed boards of volunteers to dig deeper on issues vital...

Working for Plantation goes beyond Plantation

We're asking Tallahassee for supportDave and Candice Ericks, who have represented the city’s interests in Tallahassee for several years, gave a presentation to the council on Jan. 16. Mayor Stoner has indicated the city will be more active in lobbying our state...

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...

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.