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Residents, former colleagues criticize sudden departure of longtime public works director John Norris

5842127 · August 6, 2025
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Multiple residents and community leaders used public comment to praise former Public Works Director John Norris and question the circumstances of his abrupt departure; callers urged the commission to address staff retention and transparency.

Several Coral Springs residents and community leaders used the public-comment period on Aug. 6 to praise former Public Works Director John Norris, describe his contributions and ask the commission for explanations about his abrupt departure.

Kurt Tiefenbren, identifying himself as president of the Coral Springs Improvement District, said Norris had given extensive time and leadership to the city and to volunteer efforts such as the Save Our Trees movement. "When I saw the kind of work…

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