The least they could do is demonstrate they understand the basics of stewardship \u2014 listening to the public, respecting financial limits, and choosing necessity over ego. Right now, they\u2019re doing the opposite, and the community sees it clearly.<\/p>\n
The letters from residents, civic associations and a Budget Advisory Board appointee point to the same conclusion: The people don\u2019t want this, the numbers don\u2019t justify it, and the city can\u2019t afford it.<\/p>\n
\u2014\u00a0Richard Saladino, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n
The city doesn\u2019t need it<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a very attractive new building, but unfortunately we do not need it, given the progress of AI and the burden on taxpayers. I\u2019m a hard \u201cno.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014\u00a0John Golia, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n
Be careful stewards<\/p>\n
Please stop this madness!<\/p>\n
Fort Lauderdale city leaders should be stewards of the taxpayers\u2019 money, now and in the future. Leave the monuments to the developers and let city employees work in a clean, safe and frugal environment.<\/p>\n
\u2014\u00a0Dennis Zalupski, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n
See how AI shakes out<\/p>\n
There has been very little mention of the use of AI in reducing the need for a building of this size.<\/p>\n
AI is growing at an astonishing rate. By the time this building is finished, the city may need only two-thirds of the space (now at 200,000 square feet). It makes more sense to lease for the next few years in anticipation of the coming technology and the changes it will bring.<\/p>\n
\u2014\u00a0Steven Cook, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n
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Commissioner Ben Sorensen<\/p>\n
Many city residents joined an April 20 Zoom call with Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Ben Sorensen, all of them opposed to the plans for a pricey new City Hall.
\nFollowing local politics<\/p>\n
Thank you to the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board and to your good reporters for your hard work helping residents understand local politics.<\/p>\n
I logged in and watched Commissioner Ben Sorensen\u2019s April 20 neighborhood Zoom meeting and then watched the April 21 commission meeting.<\/p>\n
I was very happy that Mayor Dean Trantalis and Commissioner Steve Glassman were able to listen to the other commissioners, and to hear the strong public backlash.<\/p>\n
Amazingly, after all that, the board vote was unanimous. Keep reading the Sun Sentinel to be informed.<\/p>\n
\u2014\u00a0Richard Alcott and Martin Hicks, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n
Springsteen and democracy<\/p>\n
I thoroughly enjoyed the Bruce Springsteen concert this (Thursday) evening in Sunrise.<\/p>\n
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band take their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour to the Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday April 23, 2026. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n
It was a truly inspiring event, where he encouraged his fellow Americans to take back our democracy.<\/p>\n
The corruption and incompetence of the current administration is intolerable.<\/p>\n
The only way to course correct and save our democracy is to register to vote, go to the polls and make your voice heard.<\/p>\n
Make sure to do so in time for the primary and midterm elections.<\/p>\n
Shout out \u2014 don\u2019t be shut out!<\/p>\n
\u2014\u00a0Shari Somerstein, Plantation<\/p>\n