Boca Raton City Council approves new deputy mayor and committee appointments

The Boca Raton City Council kicked off its organizational meeting on March 31, 2025, with a focus on leadership appointments and community initiatives as the city approaches its centennial year. Mayor Singer opened the meeting by reflecting on the anniversary of the council's first full terms, expressing optimism for the future.

The council swiftly moved to appoint Council Member Fran Nacklis as the new Deputy Mayor, a decision met with unanimous approval. Following this, Council Member Wigdor was selected as the chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), with Council Member Thompson stepping in as vice chair.

In a significant move to address local housing needs, Council Member Thompson was appointed to represent Boca Raton on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. This appointment underscores the council's commitment to tackling housing issues in the community.

The meeting also addressed representation on non-city boards, with Mayor Singer re-nominated to the Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) alongside Council Members Wigdor and Thompson as alternates. This change comes as the TPA has updated its policy to limit alternates to two.

In a final round of appointments, Council Member Drucker was reappointed as the voting delegate for the Palm Beach County League of Cities, with Council Member Wigdor as the alternate. The council concluded its official business with a note of congratulations to all newly appointed members, emphasizing a collaborative spirit as they move forward into the city's next chapter. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 AM, marking a productive start to the council's new term.