Improve traffic by implementing further traffic calming throughout the city's residential neighborhoods
Continue reducing crime through partnerships within the community to make all South Miami safe and sound
Achievements
Reduced Tax Rate two years in a row
Increased City surplus in two years
Created and implemented Hurricane Emergency Plan
Purchased new garbage trucks, and police cars
Hired new police officers
Properly equipped entire police force with standard issue weapons
Acquired YMCA property—10 acre parkland and largest park in the City
Acquired Van Smith Property for a passive park for South Miami
Completed of three-year Bargaining Agreement with both Police and AFSME
Created 1st Historic Neighborhood designation - Cambridge Lawns - preserving South Miami's historic neighborhoods
Ended Parking Garage Litigation after years of heavy costs for the City of South Miami
Created a Junior Commission for Women
Sponsored Gun Lock Safety legislation
Initiated first phase of Street Tree planting project; 500 native trees planted to date including ground covering
Received $14 million from State Appropriations and Grants due to lobbying efforts by the South Miami
Supported youth, senior, and handicapped related programs including health, education and activities for South Miami
Co-Sponsored the Ludlam Trail Rally with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Committed to educational issues, women's issues, and children's issues
Completed EAR (evaluation and appraisal report) and submitted to the DCA (Department of Community Affairs) to provide a plan for future growth in the city.
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Real leadership for a better community based on principles not politics.
Pol. Adv. Pd. for and approved by Mary Scott Russell for South Miami Mayor
