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Stacy meets with Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti and discusses BSO's upcoming budget and program priorities that include I.D. theft, closing of the "pill mills and synthetic drugs. View:
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Stacy visits the County's African-American Research Library and Cultural Center to view their latest free exhibit, The Fabulous Forties on the Ave. Assistant Regional Library Manager, Essie Denoms, walks us through a re-creation of 5th Avenue in the 1940's, a vibrant African-American community in Fort Lauderdale. View:
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Commissioner Ritter meets with Nicki Grossman, the President of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, to discuss tourism. Learn how tourism impacts the local economy and its affect on employment. Find out about the great things local residents can enjoy. View:
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Commissioner Ritter meets with Kent George, Aviation Director, to discuss how the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has grown to become the busiest general aviation airport in the country. View:
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Commissioner Ritter and Tim Garling, Division Director of Broward County Transit, discuss the advantages of the new hybrid articulated buses and how technology is making public transportation more convenient and enjoyable. View:
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Commissioner Ritter interviews Lori Parrish, Broward County Property Appraiser and discusses the role of the Property Appraisers’ Office, how your home is appraised and how seniors are notified about property exemptions. View:
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Commissioner Ritter attends the 2011 Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Summit in Coral Springs and test drives the new Nissan Leaf. Chris Heshmati from the South Florida Regional Planning Council and Commissioner Ritter discuss new technologies surrounding electric vehicles. View:
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Commissioner Ritter talks with County Administrator Bertha Henry to discuss the County’s budget, property taxes and how budget reductions were made over the past several years. They discuss future upgrades at the Airport and Seaport and how they translate into job creation. View:
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Commissioner Ritter interviews Sheri Brown from the Community Foundation of Broward to discuss the Foundation’s role, its funding and how it helps residents and organizations throughout the County. View:
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Commissioner Ritter speaks with Sheila Smith of 2-1-1 Broward. They discuss the services offered by the 2-1-1 help line and what residents can expect when calling. View:
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Commissioner Ritter sits down with Andrea Busada, Director of Broward County’s Elderly and Veterans Services Division. They discuss program funding and focus on behavioral health and substance abuse services as well as the veterans program. View:
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Commissioner Ritter chats with Penny Loughan, CEO of The Pantry of Broward. The Pantry helps hundreds of low income seniors by distributing food and providing support services. View:
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Commissioner Ritter talks with Scott Brunner, Assistant Director of Broward County Traffic Engineering about the success of the County’s traffic light synchronization program and the controversial Red Light Cameras. View:
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Commissioner Ritter speaks with Earl Maucker, a recently appointed Lighthouse Point City Commissioner and former Executive Editor of the Sun-Sentinel. They discuss political life, how journalism has changed and the effects of social media. View:
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Commissioner Ritter meets with Susan Myers, the (now former) Director of Broward County Human Services. The two discuss many services including the Broward Addiction Recovery Center, Family Success Centers and Elderly and Veterans Services. View:
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Commissioner Ritter discusses budget basics with Marcia Gelman, Broward County’s Assistant Budget Director.
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Commissioner Ritter speaks with Broward Transportation Director Chris Walton. They explore the County’s bus service from funding to routes.
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Commissioner Ritter meets with Dr. Robert Watson of Lynn University and discusses civility in government and the role of the media. They reflect on the shootings in Tucson, AZ.
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Commissioner Ritter speaks with state lawmakers who represent Broward County about the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) during a workshop at the Governmental Center, February 2011.
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