The Boca Raton Tribune Yo u r C l o s e s t N e i g h b o r
Number 280 • Year VI
East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL
Two Referendums on the Aug. 30 Ballot Voters in Boca will have their say in two referendum questions concerning the Boca Raton city council in the August 30th primary election. Voters are to decide on the pay raises of the council members, including the Mayor, and a new referendum amending the way that vacancies on the council will be filled. The first question concerns the amendment to the city charter which states that, “Vacancies on city councils filled by appointment until the next regular city election.” This means that if a council member were to leave their seat vacant for any reason, the rest of the council would have a vote to appoint a new council member. The change, which was proposed by Councilman Scott Singer has the purpose of giving... Continue on page 7
Boca Raton FC Defeats Uruguay Kendall, Wins Second Straight APSL Title
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August 19 - August 25 , 2016
ENTERTAINMENT By Skip Sheffield
Meryl Streep as the World’s Worst Singer see page 8
BOCA SOCIETY By Charlotte Beasley
Charlotte’s Travels see page 8
A View From The City Council By Robert Weinroth
All Politics is Local see page 9
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Wildflower Property Decision Sent to The November Ballot By Caylin Hirapara
In a 4-1 vote Tuesday night, the Boca Raton City Council decided to postpone a decision that would have made the former Wildflower property labeled for only recreational use. Rather than make a decision, the council decided to give the voters the power by putting the decision on the November 8th ballot. The site and the purpose that it will have in the future has been a contested topic among the residents of Boca. One side would like the land to be turned into a park, and others would like a waterfront restaurant to be placed there.
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