Boca Raton has finally dedicated Memorial Park nearly 80 years after its creation was first announced, but the dedication plaque placed at the end of the previous council’s term is already drawing criticism from residents who say it credits the wrong people.
Boca Raton swore in Mayor Andy Thomson and newly elected council members Tuesday morning, then quickly moved to assign leadership posts and outside agency roles for the new term.
Boca Raton’s Community Redevelopment Agency approved a 12-story Mizner Plaza hotel Monday, moving the long-debated downtown project forward despite continued concerns from nearby Tower 155 residents over traffic, parking and alley access.
Boca Raton voters who want a vote-by-mail ballot for the March 10 municipal election must get their request in by 5 p.m. today, according to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.
Boca Raton’s March 10 municipal election will decide the mayor’s office, three City Council seats, and two citywide referendum questions tied to major public safety and downtown development plans.