Tamarac Mayor Michelle J. Gomez Accomplishments

I’m proud of our City’s progress and will continue leading Tamarac towards a stronger, brighter, future.

See how Tamarac keeps getting better.

Public Safety

Ensuring that Tamarac residents are safe and have access to the best emergency services is a top priority.

Completed Public Works
Projects While in Office:

  • ISO Rating of 1, making us one of the to 1% of all Fire Rescue Agencies in the Nation

  • Fire Station 78 rebuilt with Albert Paley original art sculpture

  • Creation of Fire Station 36

  • Expanded Mutual Aid Agreements with sister-Cities for the safety of our Residents and Businesses

  • Hired more Fire Fighters and Paramedics

  • Expanded our Fleet Renovation of Fire Station 41 and rebuilt Fire Station 78

  • Improved response times throughout the City

Infrastructure & Transportation

A strong City requires smart and reliable roadways, waterways, walkways, and more.

Completed Infrastructure
Projects While in Office:

  • Additional Bus Services and Bush Shelter Structures for Residents

  • Sidewalk Replacement and Installation throughout the City

  • Pressure Cleaning Program throughout the City

  • Replace Street Lighting with LED blubs (with FPL)

  • Tamarac Lakes South Water Main Improvement Project

  • Boulevard Stormwater Drainage Pipe Bursting Project

  • Spyglass Stormwater Drainage Pipe Bursting Project

  • Aggressive Water Conservation program

Technology & Open Government

Top-tier digital governance and transparency are critical to leading a modern City.

Completed Infrastructure
Projects While in Office:

  • New Interactive Financial Transparency page on the City’s website

  • Expansion of the City’s Fiber Network Infrastructure to:

    • Tamarac Sports Complex,

    • Veterans Park and Dog Park,

    • Tephford Park, and

    • Sunset Point Park.

  • OpenGov

  • Received 1st Place Digital Cities Award for three years in a row from the National League of Cities

Parks & Recreation

Tamarac’s recreation facilities are continuously improving with modern upgrades and brand-new parks.

Completed Parks & Recreation
Projects While in Office:

  • Colony West Clubhouse Redevelopment

  • New Mainlands Park

  • Veterans’ Honor Wall at Veterans Park

  • Water’s Edge Park

  • Creation of 911 Memorial at City Hall

  • Sunset Point Park Upgrades

  • Caporella Park Upgrades

  • Caporella Aquatic Center Upgrades

  • Fitness Center Upgrades

Economic Development

A strong economy begins at home. See how business in Tamarac is expanding and flourishing.

Completed Economic Development
& Redelopment Projects While in Office:

  • Amazon Fulfillment Center - 178,240-square foot $25 million facility

  • Tamarac Village construction continues (will include housing, businesses and greenspace!)

  • Colony West property, including a new modern Clubhouse and restaurant (future Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites in development)

  • Welcomed new businesses including Amazon, Specialty Automotive, William R. Nash; expanded Sonny’s Car Wash Factory, HCA Woodmont Hospital and Bowlero

  • Land Development Zoning Code Re-write

  • Ongoing revitalization and redevelopment of shopping plazas

  • Lowering the millage rate

City Awards & Recognition

The results are in, and Tamarac ranks high for senior programming, green initiatives, recreation, and more!

City Awards & Accolades
While in Office:

  • 2017 ICMA’s Strategic Leadership and Governance Award

  • Moody Rating of AA

  • Facility Showcase Awards for Mainlands Park, Synthetic Turf Field at the Tamarac Sports Complex, and Sunset Point Park Enhancements.

  • Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies: Re-Accreditation

  • Florence Goldman Award for Outstanding Senior Center

  • Designated a Playful City, USA for five consecutive years

  • Green Tree City Platinum Permitting