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TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER’S PAGE 10 It’s Graduation Season CALENDAR 12, 14 June 2022

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FEATURE STORY 16 It’s a Seafood Feast at the Crafty Crab SCHOOL NEWS 18 New Broward County School Board Member Daniel P. Foganholi Sworn Into Office 21 Voters to Decide on Broward County Schools Funding Increase in August 26 Coral Springs Honors Students with 2022 “Shine On Awards”

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JUNE 19

Fort Lauderdale Art Walk

Enjoy live music from local musicians, shop original works of art, unique garbs, and many other handmade crafts at our #VillageShops market. Experience the vibrant energy and artistic expression of MASS District & its’ venues and grab a bite from an alluring array of some of South Florida’s best food trucks. Hosted at 844 NE 4th Ave. 6:00 pm. For more info visit www.fatvillage.com.

JUNE 30 Lovewell Teen Session One Performances

JUNE 19 Father’s Day

Celebrate fathers, fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. Happy Father’s Day!

JUNE 19 Juneteenth: Freedom Day

On June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger road into Galveston, Texas to enforce Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in the last, most remote known location in the South. Since then, the date has been celebrated as the end of American slavery. It is helpful to reflect on the darkest parts of our history in order for us to look forward. Join together with friends and neighbors to celebrate the freedoms we have and the progress that still needs to come.

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JUNE 24 Movie in the Park

The Amphitheater at Pine Trails Park will be transformed into an outdoor movie theatre for the playing of Pixar’s Luca. Join us as we transform the park into our own local movie theater with an 18-foot inflatable movie screen and delicious popcorn (limited supplies available). Bring your chairs, blankets, and pillows, and get comfortable under the stars. The show begins at 8:15. For more info call 954-757-4107.

Lovewell is an intensive workshop in which students from different creative backgrounds collaborate to create an original work of musical theatre from scratch. With guidance from professional artists, students have utilized their creative gifts and explored all areas of the arts while forming new friendships, gaining new skills, and making memories to last a lifetime. The result of their collaboration is this never-before-seen production. 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Lovewell Insitute at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Davie. For tickets and more info visit www.lovewell.org.

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Here in the Crafty Crab Coral Springs, we offer everyone a comfortable place to enjoy

bell peppers, and Cajun sauce. The Cajun pasta is perfect for anyone that wants something easy to eat for lunch and is just $12.99.

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It is made with tropical and vanilla rum, guava, lime, and pineapple juice.

That sounds delicious, what is unique about this restaurant?

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Unlike our competitors, we have a family-like atmosphere that cares about the details that will make every visit a memorable one. We focus on having a person-to-person relationship with every guest that walks through our doors. We also offer events like a live DJ every week, and a wide range of happy hours and specials.

Are there any dishes you’d recommend?

Many people love the Cajun Pasta. It includes penne pasta, black mussels, shrimp,

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SCHOOL NEWS

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Daniel P. Foganholi Sworn Into Office

By John Sullivan

he School Board of Broward County, Florida welcomed its newest member on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Daniel P. Foganholi was sworn into office as the representative for District 5 during a ceremony at the Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center in Fort Lauderdale. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Foganholi to the position on April 29, filling the seat vacated

by now State Senator Dr. Rosalind Osgood.

Foganholi said he was honored to serve the families in District 5 and be a member of the School Board.

“My parents came here from Brazil with a dream to make a better future for our family.

They came to the U.S. for opportunity – and this is what opportunity looks like, this is what the American dream looks like.”

Foganholi is a design consultant who also works with the American Brazilian Coalition and is an active member of his church, Habitat for Humanity and the non-profit organization Feeding America.

Foganholi earned certificates in marketing and business management from Florida Atlantic School Board member Daniel P. Foganholi, District 5 (center), is accompanied University. by his wife, young son and father as he is sworn into office by Broward County Commissioner Torey Alston.

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Broward County School Board member for District 5 runs through November 2022.

Watch a video of today’s Swearing-In Ceremony at https://www.eduvision. tv/l?etegLge.

ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS “Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”

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BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 170 different countries and speaking 147 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, and download the free BCPS mobile app.

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roward County Public Schools (BCPS) is presenting voters with a referendum that will appear on the August 23, 2022, primary election ballot. “The Secure the Next Generation” referendum would increase property owner’s contribution by 0.50 millage points from current levels.

A millage rate refers to the amount of property tax paid based on the assessed value of a piece of real estate. One mill is equal to 1/1,000. For example, a 1 mill tax on a $100,000 property would yield a net tax of $100.

The school district says it will use funds to recruit and retain high-quality teachers and eligible staff by increasing compensation, providing additional school resource officers and school safety staff, and, enhancing essential programs, such as mental health services.

The current ½ mill assessment will expire next year if the proposal is not approved by

voters in August. ​​“If the referendum doesn’t pass, we would have zero, which means our teachers would not receive any of the supplements that they receive now,” said Broward School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson.

If the proposal passes it will generate about $177 million annually, which represents more than 5% of the district’s total annual expenditures. The majority of the funds will be used to attract and retain teachers by augmenting salaries.

In addition to BCPS, Charter Schools are set to receive $45 million in funds.

“The counties on both sides of us are actually recruiting some of our top talent from Broward County Public Schools,” said Superintendent Vicki Cartwright.

Broward County spends about $12,000 per student per year. The county’s expenditures are slightly higher than the state of Florida overall, but lag neighboring Miami

Dade and Palm Beach Counties. According to BCPS the average Broward homeowner would see a tax increase of about $23 per month following the adoption of the proposal.

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s the 2022 storm season approaches Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) plans to upgrade the energy grid in 2022 to enhance day-to-day reliability for customers and improve resiliency in the face of severe weather.

Strengthening power poles, maintaining trees and vegetation near power lines, installing smart grid technology, regularly inspecting equipment, and undergrounding neighborhood power lines in targeted areas have helped improve service reliability by 45% for FPL customers over the past decade.

“We understand how much our customers depend on the critical service we provide. That’s why our team works tirelessly to continuously improve the energy grid across our service area – from Miami to Pensacola,” said Eric Silagy, chairman and CEO of FPL. “We know that in Florida it’s not a matter of if, but when, the next storm will impact our state.

Our disciplined infrastructure and technology investments are improving day-to-day service for customers and helping us speed restoration after a storm.”

2022 Improvements In The Area

FPL plans to make the following improvements in and near Coral Springs and Parkland this year:

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Strengthening four main power line, including those that serve critical services that are necessary for communities to recover faster after major storms.

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When the planned 2022 work is completed, FPL will have made the following improvements in and near Parkland and Coral Springs since the historic 2004-2005 hurricane seasons:

43 main power lines, includ▸ Strengthened ing those that serve critical services. and maintained vegetation near ▸ Inspected 738 miles of power lines -- an average of 46 miles per year.

all 4,700 power poles every eight ▸ Inspected years. smart grid technology, including ▸ Installed 347 automated switches on main and neighborhood power lines.

109 main power lines and equip▸ Inspected ment using infrared technology. .

FPL’s adoption of emerging technology helps improve day-to-day service reliability. Drones and robots are used to conduct regular assessments and locate potential power issues to fix many problems before they affect customers. Intelligent devices can automatically redirect power, self-heal and eliminate or minimize customers affected -- resulting in more than 10 million outages avoided over the last decade.

FPL is also continuing to boost reliability by putting more power lines underground in neighborhoods that can most benefit based on analysis of past hurricane outages, vegetation-related service interruptions, and other reliability data. FPL’s Storm Secure Underground Pilot Program, launched in 2018, has completed about 600 neighborhood projects through the end of 2021, and FPL plans to bring the benefits of undergrounding to more neighborhoods across Florida in the future.

“We continue to deploy innovative and industry-leading solutions that improve the grid – investments that are paying off for our customers,” said Manny Miranda, executive vice president of power delivery for FPL. “We are always looking for new ways to enhance the reliability of our service. From examining lessons learned from past storms to incorporating new advancements, we are seeing the value of our efforts every day.”

Strengthening The FPL Grid Throughout Florida

Since 2006, FPL has made significant investments to harden the grid against hurricanes and

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Highlights include:

wooden transmission structures ▸ Replacing with new ones made of steel or concrete. main power lines that serve criti▸ Hardening cal community facilities and services. power poles and strengthening ▸ Inspecting or replacing those that no longer meet FPL’s industry-leading standards for strength.

more than 195,000 intelligent de▸ Installing vices along the grid to detect and prevent power outages and minimize restoration times when outages occur.

daily drone flights (more than ▸ Conducting 120,000 in 2021) to proactively identify

potential areas of concern before an outage occurs and to help us assess damage following severe weather

trees and other vegetation ▸ Maintaining along more than 25,000 miles of power lines each year to reduce outages.

more neighborhood power lines ▸ Placing underground through the Storm Secure

Underground Pilot Program The improvements continue to benefit customers across FPL’s service area in many ways. In 2021, the average FPL customer experienced the fewest outages and momentary interruptions or flickers of any year in company history and the shortest overall duration of outages ever. FPL in 2021 won the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award for the sixth time in seven years. Presented by PA Consulting, the award is widely regarded in the energy industry as one of the most prestigious honors and reinforces FPL’s commitment to providing its more than 5.7 million customers with the nation’s most reliable service.

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ninsured motorists, and motorists with very low bodily injury liability limits, are all over Florida’s roadways. In fact, the drivers most likely to be uninsured are the most dangerous.

This is because many of those drivers who are uninsured don’t have any because they are bad drivers and can’t afford the premium because they are bad drivers. Then there are those that are simply driving without valid driver’s licenses either because they are bad drivers, or they never even bothered to obtain a driver’s license. Those people driving without a driver’s license are simply unable to purchase insurance coverage because the insurance carriers require them to have a driver’s license in order for them to purchase insurance coverage.

The most recent estimates of the percentage of drivers in Florida who are uninsured ranges anywhere from 20% to almost 30%. Probably an equal percentage are underinsured for the type of accidents and injuries that they cause. Many times, negligent or reckless drivers leave the scene of an accident because they lack insurance. Many people driving drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs are underinsured.

Uninsured motorist coverage covers you when a person in a vehicle causes injuries and that person either has no automobile insurance coverage or doesn’t have enough coverage to cover you or your family for an accident.

Uninsured motorists simply have no coverage.

Underinsured motorists have inadequate coverage to cover the injured person or persons in an accident.

Uninsured motorist coverage covers you, family members living in your household (conditions apply), and person lawfully in your automobile. Uninsured motorist coverage covers those same persons for an amount over and above their personal injury protection coverage and medical payments. The uninsured motorist coverage will supplement the coverage the at fault driver and owner has, and will cover those entitled to coverage for any bodily injury, pain, and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, medical bills, and permanent injury suffered.

Uninsured/underinsured insurance policies also usually cover hit-and-run accidents.

Many years ago, when I first started practicing law, I represented a young man who told me a story about how somebody got in their pickup truck and intentionally ran him down. He had no idea he had a case. With some questioning, I found out that the young man had uninsured motorist coverage, and we settled his case for 24 / June 2022 / OurCityMedia.com

By Dan Cytryn

his uninsured motorist policy limits of $50,000 We have always heard the expression: look out for number one. Yet, with car insurance, and insuring our families and ourselves, we do not always look out for number one. Or we just don’t know enough about insurance coverage.

Some people have $100,000 worth of insurance to cover somebody else who is injured in an accident, but only have $10,000, or maybe even zero, to cover themselves. Therefore, you should buy the maximum amount of uninsured motorist coverage that you can afford to get to cover yourself and your loved ones.

The maximum that you can buy is an amount equal to your bodily injury liability coverage. But, if you have more than one vehicle in your household that is owned by you, or other vehicles owned by a family member or relative living with you, then you can stack your uninsured motorist’s coverage and obtain even more coverage.

We almost always recommend the stacking form over the non-stacking form. However, if you only have one vehicle in your household, buying stacking coverage doesn’t necessarily make sense, and may not be worth it.

Take a look at your automobile insurance policy now. If your policy has less uninsured motorist coverage than bodily injury liability limits, then you should increase your uninsured motorist coverage limits at least to an amount equal to your bodily injury liability limits, or as much as you can afford.

In addition, if you have multiple cars in your household, you can increase the limits available for uninsured motorist coverage if you purchase the stacking form of coverage, as opposed to non-stacking. In other words, if you have three

cars in your household, and your uninsured motorist insurance limits on each policy are $100,000/300,000, then you can increase your uninsured motorist coverage by stacking it. If it is stacked with all three vehicles on the same policy, the available coverage will increase to $300,000/900,000.

In addition, if you have an umbrella policy, you can also purchase uninsured motorist coverage on your umbrella policy. However, you have got to request it from your agent in order for it to happen. Most of the time people who think that they also have uninsured motorist coverage on their umbrella policy do not have it, or have a very small amount. Caution: In order for it to be valid, and for any of your umbrella coverage is to be valid, you must be certain that you have minimum underlying limits that are required by your umbrella policy.

If you are injured by an uninsured or underinsured motorist, the uninsured motorist coverage is available to you should you need it. Do not let your insurance agent convince you otherwise.

Do not protect yourself less than you are protecting the other guy. Do not listen to your insurance agent regarding uninsured motorist coverage if they tell you to buy less than your bodily injury liability limits of your automobile insurance policy, and you can afford to purchase more. Many times the insurance agent will sell you coverage or types of insurance that are most profitable for the agent or the insurance company. Your insurance agent often does not know what is the best coverage for you, or does not necessarily have your best interest at heart. No matter what they try to tell you about uninsured motorist coverage, understand that it is as important as any other coverage and more important than some of the stuff they will try and sell you. They may tell you that you have other coverage that makes uninsured motorist coverage unnecessary, but that is untrue.

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ach year the City of Coral Springs honors an exemplary graduating student from each of the 29 schools that reside in the city. The City Commission recognizes Teachers of the Year from our public and private schools as part of our “Shine on! Recognition of Excellence” School Recognition Program. Along with the teachers, one student from each of the graduation classes (5th, 8th and 12th) in each school will also be honored for Exemplary Community Service to their school or community.

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ast your line for a great time at this year’s Parkland Youth Fishing Derby.

The summer is the perfect time of year for fishing. Don’t miss the Parkland Youth Fishing Derby, which will be held on Saturday, June 11th at the Pine Trails Park fishing pier, 10555 Trails End, Parkland. Check-in will start at 7:45 am, and the sounding of a horn will start at 8 am with a finish at 10 am.

The Fishing Derby is open to all kids, ages 3 to 12. Anglers can win awards for the biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish caught each event. Remember to bring your fishing poles, buckets and bait! Each fish caught will be weighed and prizes will be awarded.

The summer series of the Parkland Youth Fishing Derby is on the following dates at the Pine Trails Park Fishing Pier: June 11, July 9 and August 13.

The City of Parkland invites the community to come out to this family event.

“The goal of the Parkland Fishing Derby is to bring the community together and promote outdoor recreation in Parkland. We want to

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The Parkland Youth Fishing Derby is also an educational event for local youth.

Residents in Parkland love to fish and they have shown interest in having an event where everyone is welcome to fish together. The Pier at Pine Trails Park is a perfect location with a large fishing pier and open space on the surrounding shoreline.

Bring your child, neighbors, friends and the entire family to this year’s Parkland Youth Fishing Derby.

“This is a good summer event because it is early enough in the morning that participants can enjoy the chirping birds and calm scenery before it gets too hot in the afternoon. Many people travel and have lots of plans during the summer months, so we do not require registration, and anyone can show up and enjoy fishing with their community,” said Williams.

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t is hard to believe that another school year is already ending. While it is filled with joy and celebration, let us not forget that this past year has brought its own unique challenges for everyone.

We are grateful to all the teachers, administrators, staff, and volunteers for everything you do throughout the school year for our students. We are thankful to the teachers who made every effort to connect, educate, inspire, and support their students. Finally, to our students, we are extremely proud of you and wish you the best of luck, whether you are moving on to work, gap years, internships, college, high school, middle school, or beginning elementary school, or moving on to your next grade. Continue to do your best, follow your interests, and learn from your experiences.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19. Thank you so much to all the Dads out there for all you do for your families and for our community. We are very fortunate to have so many Dads in our community who are always willing to lend a helping hand. We appreciate you and all you do to make a difference!

Father’s Day can also be a difficult day for those who have lost their fathers and for those fathers who are missing their children.

Please be mindful of one another and check in on your friends who may be hurting.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery by recognizing June 19, 1865, the day that Union Army Major General Gordon Granger told the slaves in Galveston, Texas of their emancipation. This occurred more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. The City of Coral Springs is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 5:30-9:30 pm on the Coral Springs City Hall Lawn.

Hurricane season officially begins on June 1, 2022. Now is the perfect time to make your household preparedness plan and to stock up on supplies. This year, the 30 / June 2022 / OurCityMedia.com

By State Rep. Christine Hunschofsky

State Legislature approved a two-week Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday from May 28 through June 10. Please take advantage of this opportunity to purchase hurricane supplies, such as batteries and flashlights, tax-free. For more information on what items are eligible for tax-free status, visit www.floridarevenue.com/disasterprep.

For more information on preparing for a hurricane, visit www.floridadisaster.org/ planprepare.

I wish everyone a safe and wonderful summer and hope you have an opportunity to spend quality time with your family and reconnect. Time moves by so quickly and life can change in a minute, so please take

the time to appreciate the moments and look for the beauty around you. As always, feel free to reach out to me at any time at c.hunschofsky@myfloridahouse.gov or 954-956-5600 with your questions or comments. Additionally, you can sign up for our email updates by emailing Brianna.

Schofield@myfloridahouse.gov or follow me on Facebook at @RepChristineHunschofsky or Twitter at @RepHunschofsky for updates.

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e are preparing for an active summer season here in the city as the school year comes to a

close!

Families are invited to celebrate the end of the school year at the Panthers Ice Den on Friday, June 10. This free skating event is part of the Coral Springs Parks & Recreation Department’s Family Fun Night and takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In addition, the city will hold a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature great entertainment, step and dance performances, great food, and libations. The event marks Freedom Day, a day that symbolizes the abolition of slavery in the United States. To learn more, visit coralsprings.org/Juneteenth.

The arrival of summer in Florida is also the start of hurricane season. Now is the time for residents to review their hurricane preparedness plans and double-check supply kits. Florida residents can take advantage of a “disaster preparedness” sales tax holiday now through June 10, 2022, for the purchase of supplies like flashlights, batteries, and generators. Residents are encouraged sign up for emergency alerts from the city, including severe weather advisories, by texting keyword AlertCS to 888-777.

For more information visit coralsprings.org/hurricane.

Finally, June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. When men prioritize their mental and physical health with regular health screenings, exercise, diet, and self-care practices, they not only create a better life for themselves, but also serve as more positive role models for the boys and young men in their lives. Men’s Health Month is a great time to remind men across our community of the importance of taking care themselves so that they can live long, healthy lives.

The next Commission meetings will take place on Wednesday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Meetings are aired on CityTV, Blue Stream Channels 25, 25.7, 725 and on AT&T U-Verse channel 99. Meetings are also live streamed at CoralSprings.org/CityTV. If you would like to schedule an appointment with any of your City Officials, please call 954-344-5911. Make sure to follow Coral Springs on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Mayor Scott Brook @CSCommissioner1, Vice Mayor Joshua Simmons @CSCommissioner4, Commissioner Shawn Cerra @CSCommissioner2, Commissioner Nancy Metayer @CSCommissioner3, and Commissioner Joy Carter @CSCommissioner5.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

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une always starts my mind wandering. Sure it grows hot and marks the beginning of hurricane season, but, after my family and I prepare as best we can for what hurricanes might come, I’m reminded (as I often am) of why we love Parkland so much. With miles and miles of pathways to explore, numerous Summer camp options within the City, and great events and parks, there is always something exciting to do in Parkland.

What’s more, we have all of south Florida at our fingertips, so our Summers can be filled with great activities.

June also marks the completion of another school year. There’s no more appropriate time to thank all those who make schools in Parkland among the best in South Florida. Teachers spend the most time with students and are the main reason our students are so successful. Their work ethic and creativity help ensure that our

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students enjoy the education experience, stay engaged, and succeed. I couldn’t be more grateful for their unique skill set and dedication to the youth of Parkland.

Behind the teachers is a support staff that ensures the administrative component of our schools continues to run smoothly.

There are so many aspects to the operation of a school that we take for granted, but there are committed employees on all levels who work behind the scenes to ensure the stage is set for our children to have a quality academic experience.

Finally, a big thank you to our principals who carry a significant responsibility every single day. They oversee a campus and staff that are larger than many businesses.

It amazes me how they do it with apparent ease and we, as parents, come to expect their ability as ordinary. But it isn’t, it is extraordinary and they should know how grateful we are as a community for their leadership.

This past school year we made great

strides in returning to a pre-pandemic environment. Who would have thought “normal” could feel so good? As we continue returning to full normal, let’s take a moment to appreciate the students, faculty, and staff of all of our schools for their resilience and persistence in working through all the challenges of the past few years.

If you would like to share your thoughts about our schools or you have questions or comments you’d like to share with me, I would love to hear from you. I can be reached via e-mail at rwalker@cityofparkland.org or via cell phone at (973) 390-1453.

Of course, I am frequently available monthly at Parkland businesses and love to talk with residents there. I encourage you to visit the City’s website cityofparkland.org and click on the social media icon that you prefer, to ensure that you stay informed on events and helpful information. Enjoy the Summer.

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