SFRPC March 17, 2025 Council Meeting Linked Agenda
March 17, 2025
The SFRPC is pleased to announce the election of its 2025 Executive Committee. Monroe County Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln has been elected as Chair of the SFRPC. She will be joined by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Senator René García as First Vice Chair, Governor’s Appointee from Broward County Cary Goldberg as Second Vice Chair, Plantation Councilmember Denise Horland as Treasurer, and Village of Key Biscayne Councilmember Frank H. Caplan as Secretary.
The SFRPC extends its sincere appreciation to Senator Steve Geller, Broward County Commissioner and Immediate Past Chair, for his dedicated leadership throughout his three and a half terms as Chair.
The SFRPC is pleased to announce the election of its 2025 Executive Committee. Monroe County Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln has been elected as Chair of the SFRPC. She will be joined by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Senator René García as First Vice Chair, Governor’s Appointee from Broward County Cary Goldberg as Second Vice Chair, Plantation Councilmember Denise Horland as Treasurer, and Village of Key Biscayne Councilmember Frank H. Caplan as Secretary.
The SFRPC extends its sincere appreciation to Senator Steve Geller, Broward County Commissioner and Immediate Past Chair, for his dedicated leadership throughout his three and a half terms as Chair.
February 28, 2025
The SFRPC & Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Joint Meeting at the Broward MPO brought a strong turnout and key updates on regional priorities. Councilmembers met with state and local experts to discuss legislative updates, Florida’s Coral Reef Protection and Restoration, marine research, Southeast Florida restoration and flood control projects, and statewide water infrastructure challenges and opportunities.
Special guests included Ron L. Book, Founder, President & CEO of Ron L. Book, P.A.; Joanna C. Walczak, Administrator of the Coral Protection and Restoration Program at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection; Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub; Kody Glazer, Legal & Policy Director at the Florida Housing Coalition; Drew Bartlett, Executive Director of SFWMD; Ana Carolina Coelho Marán, SFWMD Resiliency Officer; E. Timothy Gysan, Resilience Senior Project Manager at the Army Corps of Engineers; and Frank Bernardino, Founding Partner of Anfield Consulting.
Speakers shared insights on legislative priorities affecting both regions and outlined next steps to support community resilience and sustainable growth.
“I am honored to step into the role of Chair for the South Florida Regional Planning Council. I look forward to continuing our work to enhance resilience and foster collaboration across the region.”
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