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Carpet WILTON MANORS, Fla., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Wilton Manors was selected as a finalist for the National Civic League's 2024 All-America City Award .
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- WILTON MANORS, Fla., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Wilton Manors was selected as a finalist for the National Civic League's 2024 All-America City Award .
- This award highlights the City's commitment to creating a safe, sustainable, and welcoming community for all to enjoy.
- All submissions, including the City of Wilton Manors', were judged on the strength of their civic capital, demonstrated by three community-driven projects or programs that have adapted and transformed the community.
- A team of city staff and community members will present this year's submission at the All-America City Awards Competition and Event in Denver, Colorado from June 7 through 9, 2024, where 10 municipalities will be honored with the National Civic League's All-America City Award.
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Carpet WILTON MANORS, Fla., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Wilton Manors invites everyone in the community to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Thunderbunny, a permanent public art installation, on January 25, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Justin Flippen Park (2109 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305).
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- WILTON MANORS, Fla., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Wilton Manors invites everyone in the community to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Thunderbunny, a permanent public art installation, on January 25, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Justin Flippen Park (2109 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305).
- Artist Hunt Slonem, who created the monumental mosaic sculpture, will be in attendance to help cut the ribbon and officially welcome Thunderbunny to the City.
- Our residents and visitors love to stop and take pictures of Thunderbunny and share it with others, which is what public art is all about," said Wilton Manors Mayor Scott Newton.
- Thunderbunny is one of over two dozen public art installations in Wilton Manors, with more planned in the coming year as part of the City's public art plan.
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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Industrial design WILTON MANORS, Fla., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Wilton Manors, in partnership with Broward County Cultural Division Public Art & Design Program, is seeking the public's input for a survey that will inform its new Public Art Plan .
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- WILTON MANORS, Fla., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Wilton Manors, in partnership with Broward County Cultural Division Public Art & Design Program, is seeking the public's input for a survey that will inform its new Public Art Plan .
- The Public Art Plan will serve as a pivotal starting point, shaping the City's arts and culture policy, and establishing the process for selecting public art for the City.
- By adopting a strategic approach to public art, Wilton Manors aims to create inclusive and engaging artistic experiences throughout the City.
- "We are thrilled to collaborate with Broward County Cultural Division's Public Art & Design Program to bring this Public Art Plan to fruition.
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Monday, November 27, 2023
WILTON MANORS, Fla., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the tenth consecutive year, the City of Wilton Manors received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Municipal Equality Index (MEI).
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- WILTON MANORS, Fla., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the tenth consecutive year, the City of Wilton Manors received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Municipal Equality Index (MEI).
- "The City of Wilton Manors is a place where everyone is welcome," said Mayor Scott Newton.
- The City of Wilton Manors received perfect scores in five main categories, non-discrimination laws, municipality as employer, municipal services, law Enforcement, and leadership on LGBTQ+ equality.
- Additionally, the Wilton Manors Police Department conducts police training that is geared toward working with the LGBTQ+ population.
WILTON MANORS, Fla., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At the February 23, 2021 City Commission Meeting, the City Commission unanimously confirmed the appointment of Assistant Chief Gary Blocker to serve as the city's next police chief.
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- WILTON MANORS, Fla., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At the February 23, 2021 City Commission Meeting, the City Commission unanimously confirmed the appointment of Assistant Chief Gary Blocker to serve as the city's next police chief.
- "I am grateful for the trust placed in me by city leadership to lead the Department," said Assistant Chief Blocker.
- Assistant Chief Blocker joined the Wilton Manors Police Department (WMPD) in October 1996 as a civilian employee where he worked as a desk officer and police service aide.
- Assistant Chief Blocker will assume his new role as police chief on April 3, 2021 following Chief O'Connell's retirement on April 2, 2021.
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Thursday, December 10, 2020
WILTON MANORS, Fla., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Everyone is invited to get into the holiday spirit by participating in the Deck the Drive holiday lighting competition.
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- WILTON MANORS, Fla., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Everyone is invited to get into the holiday spirit by participating in the Deck the Drive holiday lighting competition.
- "Deck the Drive is being spearheaded by the Wilton Manors Improvement District and it's all about supporting our local businesses this holiday season," said Mayor Scott Newton.
- The contest is supported by the Wilton Drive Improvement District and the City of Wilton Manors.
- The Wilton Drive Improvement District is a special dependent district, created by the Wilton Manors City Commission in 2014 by Ordinance 2014-011.The mission of the Wilton Manors Improvement District (WDID) Board is to create a safer, more economically viable, more attractive Wilton Drive.More information about the WDID can be found at wiltondrive.org.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
WILTON MANORS, Fla., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida League of Cities' new President, Orlando Commissioner Tony Ortiz, appointed Commissioner Gary Resnick to serve on the Florida League of Cities' Executive Committee.
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- WILTON MANORS, Fla., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida League of Cities' new President, Orlando Commissioner Tony Ortiz, appointed Commissioner Gary Resnick to serve on the Florida League of Cities' Executive Committee.
- As an executive committee member, Commissioner Resnick will help guide the League to continued success in all activities and programs.
- Commissioner Resnick has served on theWilton Manors City Commission since 1998, including 10 years as Mayor (2008-2018), and has served on the Board of Directors and Legislative Advocacy Committee of the Florida League of Cities since 2003.
- To learn more about the live, work and play opportunities in Wilton Manors call (954) 390-2100 or visit www.wiltonmanors.com.
WILTON MANORS, Fla., April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida League of Cities has once again recognized Commissioner Gary Resnick with the Home Rule Hero Award for his extraordinary advocacy during the 2020 legislative session.
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- WILTON MANORS, Fla., April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida League of Cities has once again recognized Commissioner Gary Resnick with the Home Rule Hero Award for his extraordinary advocacy during the 2020 legislative session.
- Commissioner Resnick also received the award in 2019 as well as 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012 while serving as Mayor of Wilton Manors.
- The Home Rule Hero Award is given annually to local government officials, both elected and nonelected, who consistently advocate for the Home Rule powers of Florida's municipalities in Tallahassee.
- To learn more about the live, work and play opportunities in Wilton Manors call (954) 390-2100 or visit www.wiltonmanors.com.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
WILTON MANORS, Fla., Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 93rd Annual Conference of the Florida League of Cities, held August 15-17, 2019 at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Commissioner Gary Resnick was reappointed to the League's Board of Directors for the thirteenth districtand was appointed to the Executive Committee by President Isaac Salver and his fellow Directors.
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- WILTON MANORS, Fla., Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 93rd Annual Conference of the Florida League of Cities, held August 15-17, 2019 at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Commissioner Gary Resnick was reappointed to the League's Board of Directors for the thirteenth districtand was appointed to the Executive Committee by President Isaac Salver and his fellow Directors.
- A recipient of the 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012 Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero, Resnick has served on the Wilton Manors City Commission since 1998, including 10 years as Mayor (2008-2018), and has served on the Board of Directors and Legislative Advocacy Committee of the Florida League of Cities since 2003.
- Founded in 1922, the Florida League of Cities is the united voice for Florida's municipal governments.
- To learn more about the live, work and play opportunities in Wilton Manors call (954) 390-2100 or visit www.wiltonmanors.com.
WILTON MANORS, Fla., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With Two Cities, One Sustainable Future, the Cities of Oakland Park and Wilton Manors, FL, have released what is thought to be the nation's first joint climate action plan by neighboring municipalities and calls for a greenhouse gas reduction of 1% per year through 2028.
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- WILTON MANORS, Fla., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With Two Cities, One Sustainable Future, the Cities of Oakland Park and Wilton Manors, FL, have released what is thought to be the nation's first joint climate action plan by neighboring municipalities and calls for a greenhouse gas reduction of 1% per year through 2028.
- Wilton Manors has completed municipal and community-wide greenhouse gas emission inventories using ICLEI tools and Oakland Park is in the review phase of completing its inventory.
- "As a community leadership team, The Cities of Oakland Park and Wilton Manors havea responsibility to protect our natural resources for a more sustainable future," said Sara Guevrekian, Mayor of City of Oakland Park.
- "ICLEI is proud to recognize Oakland Park and Wilton Manors with the ICLEI Milestone Award for their pioneering efforts to develop on the nation's first joint climate action plans," said Angie Fyfe, ICLEI USA Executive Director.
