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Help shape Miramar’s future at three community meetings. Here’s what to know

By Produced using AI, based on original work by Luisa Yanez
The first community input meeting, led by Mayor Wayne M. Messam, will be Thursday, April 30, at the Alexandra P. Davis Multi-Service Complex.
The first community input meeting, led by Mayor Wayne M. Messam, will be Thursday, April 30, at the Alexandra P. Davis Multi-Service Complex.

Miramar is hosting its first community outreach meetings as it develops the city’s first long-term strategic plan with input from residents.

Mayor Wayne M. Messam is inviting residents and other stakeholders to share their ideas on the city‘s future, starting with a meeting this week for the city’s campaign titled, “Your City, Your Future.”

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Miramar Mayor Wayne M. Messam will lead the first meeting seeking community input.
Miramar Mayor Wayne M. Messam will lead the first meeting seeking community input. City of Miramar

Here are key takeaways:

  • The first meeting is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at the Alexandra P. Davis Multi-Service Complex, 6700 Miramar Parkway. Register at CommunityOutreachMeeting.eventbrite.com. Additional meetings will be held May 14 at Sunset Lakes Community Center and May 28 at Miramar City Hall.
  • The strategic plan will guide decisions on traffic, public safety, housing growth, parks and quality-of-life issues over the next decade.
  • The city hired the WhiteHouse Group, a Fort Lauderdale consulting firm, under a $204,000 contrac to statistically get valid samples from resienst and business owners. Miramar has a population of about 140,000, so the survey requires about 380 to 400 responses, but officials aim to exceed that number.
  • A broader public survey launches May 29. The city plans to promote it through QR codes, door-to-door engagement and tents at special events.
  • A city committee called the North Star Navigators will review feedback from residents before it reaches the commission, which is planning two leadership retreats to discuss the results tentatively scheduled for late August.
  • Residents who complete a short survey at the meetings can enter drawings for an iPad, iPhone or gift cards. Raffle prizes will be offered at each community meeting.

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