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Survey: WMPD Very Popular With Residents & Visitors

By John Hayden

Residents of Wilton Manors overwhelmingly love their police department, and are willing to pay more to keep the service.

That’s according to an exclusive new survey conducted by The Gazette. About 78% of respondents, both residents and non-residents, have a good or very good opinion of WMPD.

Of people who live in the city, 93% say they feel safe living here, and 97% of non-residents say they feel safe visiting Wilton Manors. The results come just days before two important deadlines. 

On Monday, July 22, the city and the union, the Police Benevolent Association, will meet to renegotiate salaries, benefits, and retention incentives. 

On Tuesday, July 23, city commissioners must set the ceiling for the property tax rate, or millage rate. Whatever number they set could be lowered by the time they vote on the final budget. WMPD costs remain a budget wildcard and both sides hope to have clarity, if not a deal, after the July 22 meeting. 

Any solution that involves keeping the department intact will cost money, but the survey says citizens are willing to pay. Nearly two-thirds of respondents, 64%, say they are okay with higher taxes to maintain WMPD. 

“Please, raise our taxes if necessary to keep our own police,” said one commenter. “Do whatever is necessary to keep our own police officers and police department.” 

The same number, 64%, oppose the idea of the city being absorbed by BSO. 

“Wilton Manors is an Island City with great security concerns due to the nature of our population,” one commenter wrote. “We are under attack from our governor, evangelicals, MAGAs and everyday homophobes. We need a police force that understands our population. I fear the Broward Sheriff's office would be unable to do this.”

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Weekly Events

TODAY:  Plantation Walk Plaza Live

Plantation Walk Presents "Plaza Live," featuring South Florida's best artists performing on the Plaza Stage. Admission and parking are free.


SAT: Morning Yoga Flow

Start your Saturday in Coconut Grove with an energizing yoga flow in the iconic Mayfair House Hotel & Garden. 


July 20: Soul Harmony Retreat

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Job Opportunities

Word Processor -- Fort Lauderdale

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Office Administrator -- Fort Lauderdale

Cabessa Property Management, Inc. is hiring an Office Administrator who will use bookkeeping databases, spreadsheets and software, produce a variety of reports, and more. From $900 a week.

Friday's Furry Friend

Looking for a sweet dog who needs a family to love? If so, stop by the Humane Society of Broward County and meet Shuggie. At just over 4 years old and 55-pounds, Shuggie was recently rescued by a good Samaritan. They witnessed a car pull over and push this beauty out of the car and then drive off. Shuggie got in the rescuer’s car and brought to the shelter. The volunteers and staff say she likes to play outside, play fetch, but only with a tennis ball. She will chase after other toys but not retrieve them like a tennis ball. She is curious, walks well on a leash and likes to meet new people. If you have a dog at home, a meet and greet is recommended. Thanks to Dolly’s Dream, they have kindly paid her adoption fee, and she gets to go home with goodies to settle into her new home.

It's in the Stars

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As you enter mid-July, the Seven of Pentacles invites you to reflect on your journey thus far in both career and relationships. The reversed Hierophant suggests you've overlooked crucial advice from a mentor, holding the key to your progress. This wisdom, once embraced, will help you shed unnecessary burdens. The reversed Tower reveals that your pride has kept you clinging to outdated aspects of your life. When you finally heed that ignored guidance, what needs to fall away will crumble, freeing you to move forward. This period of assessment and release is vital for your growth, allowing you to step into the next phase of your life with renewed purpose and clarity. 


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