Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America," is a city located in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city is also sometimes known as "Fort Liquordale" as is known for its beaches, many bars, clubs and overall party atmosphere. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 152,397. According to the 2004 U.S. Census Bureau's Estimates, the city grew to 164,578. It is the county seat of Broward County, and forms a part of the South Florida metropolitan area.

Government

Fort Lauderdale has a Commission-Manager form of government. City policy is set by a city commission of five elected members; the mayor and four district commission members. Administrative functions are performed by a City manager, who is appointed by the city commission.

Related Topics:
Commission-Manager - Mayor - District - City manager

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Mayors of Fort Lauderdale

This list is incomplete

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• 1991 - present Jim Naugle
• 1981(?) - 1991 Robert Cox
• 1975 - 1981 E. Clay Shaw, Jr.
• 1973 - 1975 Virginia Young
• 1965 Cy Young
• 1956 - 1959 Porter G. Reynolds
• 1954 C. M. Carlisle
• 1953 Lewis E. Moore
• 1926 J.W. "Jack" Tidball
• 1911 - William H. Marshall (first mayor)

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