“Petty politics doesn’t fix potholes and political grandstanding doesn’t drain standing flood waters. Dean Trantalis is the Developers’ Mayor. It’s time to stop breaking ground on new buildings and start standing our ground against out-of-control growth. As your mayor, I will!
- Barbra Stern
Born in South Florida, Barbra Stern attended and graduated from Broward County Public Schools. She went on to earn her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in Business Administration and Law Degree from Nova Southeastern University. During law school, Barbra clerked for John P. “Jack” Seiler, our former Fort Lauderdale Mayor and State Representative. Barbra is also certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a mediator for both the County and Circuit Courts. A practicing attorney for 23 years, Barbra has represented clients in construction law, commercial litigation and labor & employment. She has been a resident of Fort Lauderdale for almost 30 years and has served on various civic boards including the Community Appearance Board and Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. Barbra has also served as legal counsel for SunServe and is currently on the executive board as legal counsel for the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.
In 2012, the Democratic Leader of the Florida House of Representatives, Perry Thurston, nominated Barbra to serve on the Florida Elections Commission. Governor Rick Scott accepted her nomination and she was confirmed by the Florida State Senate. She was reappointed in 2016 and served until she resigned in 2021 making her the longest serving member of the Florida Elections Commission. The Board of the Broward County Commission first appointed Barbra to the Broward Performing Arts Center Authority in 2014 where she still serves today as the immediate past Chair. Barbra is the proud “mom” to Winston, her ever loyal and faithful Mini Shar Pei.
- Professional Credentials
- Admitted to the Florida Bar, 2001
- Member, Broward County Bar Association
- Member, Society for Human Resource Management
- Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Mediator in County and Circuit Court.
- Professional Credentials
- Juris Doctor degree Cum Laude – Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – University of Florida
Barbra Stern will change the “Build Baby Build” culture at City Hall. Barbra will ensure our neighborhoods and public safety are the TOP priorities and bring civility and sanity back to city government.
- Repairing Our Streets and Rebuild City Infrastructure
- Increasing Public Safety for our Neighborhoods versus Special Events
- Putting the Brakes on Out-of-Control Construction Projects
Dean Trantalis has brought us out-of-control development that adds to our traffic nightmares and does nothing to protect our neighborhoods. We need a Mayor who will be the voice of the people and demand responsible development without giving away our public lands.
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