CITY MANAGER'S MESSAGE Miramar has experienced tremendous growth propelling it to become the fourth largest city in Broward County and one of the most diverse cities in south Florida. According to the United States Census, our residential population is estimated at 122,041. This growth has occurred, despite the Great Recession, which has had a significant impact on all our lives. Miramar’s successful transition from a bedroom community to premier location for both families and Fortune 500 corporations is based on a long term vision. This vision has positioned the City for a robust recovery and a period of sustained growth in the next business cycle. Miramar continues to be in sound condition, which results from following the principles of the City’s Business Plan and from the City’s prudent and measured fiscal approach.
We have been successful over the last decade due to continued investment in the City’s physical, social and economic future through a variety of public facilities from infrastructure, road and public parks improvements, to the innovative Multi-Service & Youth Enrichment Centers, and the spectacular Cultural Arts Center & Town Center. The City has also invested in the Miramar Chamber of Commerce giving local small businesses excellent opportunities to flourish. These investments all contribute to the Miramar community, enhance the quality of life for existing residents and businesses, and also making Miramar an appealing location for new businesses to relocate.
Many can recall how Miramar was twice cited in Money magazine’s list of “Top 100 Places to Live.” While we acknowledged the honor, we realized that there is nothing more vulnerable than entrenched success. We knew that we could not rest on our laurels with 30 other cities in Broward County trying to accomplish the same. We had to remain ahead of the curve and continue to look to the future with optimism and above all “listen”.
In Vision 2030, a broad cross-section of the community gathered to talk about the City‘s future. Everyone present left knowing it would be boundless. Miramar is a city dedicated to families with a rich variety of amenities and an unparalleled business-friendly environment. The input has been incorporated in the City’s strategic vision. Your City Commissioners sought input from residents, creating a new direction to carry our City forward.
Miramar will continue to be a dynamic and innovative City poised for impressive business growth and committed to the families who call it home. With your help, over the last decade, Miramar remained a location of choice and looking to the future “still” is the City at "the center of everything".
Sincerely,
Robert A. Payton