Fort Lauderdale Commissione receives information on city manager search
By David Volz
The Commission received an update on the City Manager recruitment process, including recommendations for interview finalists from the City Manager Search Committee. After reviewing eight candidates, with one candidate withdrawing prior to interviews, the committee recommended three finalists for in-person interviews: Jason Davis, Matthew von der Hayden, and Rickelle Williams. The City Commission will continue the process with in-person interviews scheduled for February 4, 2025 at the City Commission Conference Meeting.
The Commission received a presentation on the draft Sidewalk Master Plan, focusing on identifying and prioritizing gaps in the City’s sidewalk network. Developed by Benesch, the consultant team engaged for this project, the plan aims to improve connectivity throughout Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods. It is limited to new sidewalk connections and excludes maintenance or repair of existing sidewalks. The presentation included a review of the technical process, public engagement outcomes, and preliminary results, with projects prioritized based on pedestrian activity, roadway characteristics, and equity considerations. Next steps involve finalizing priority tiers, consolidating project recommendations, and creating an action plan with an implementation guide.
