TOWN SURFSIDE GAZETTE OF
APRIL 2018
Message From The Town Manager
Thank you to the 902 Surfsiders who took the time to vote during the Town election. Voting is a privilege and the backbone of our democracy. Congratulations to the winning candidates who will lead our Town for the next two years: Mayor Daniel Dietch, Vice Mayor Daniel Gielchinsky, Commissioner Barry Cohen, Commissioner Michael Karukin and Commissioner Tina Paul (see below). When it comes to making improvements and positively impacting our Surfside community, the possibilities are endless. However, change is not instantaneous nor can change happen without the support of dedicated volunteers. This is why we are thankful to our residents who volunteer their valuable time to serve on boards and committees, and to our elected officials who spend countless hours identifying civic needs and working towards a safer, brighter future. As a beach town, we also are focused on ways to support the environment and to build a more resilient community. The Town of Surfside recently adopted an ordinance to ban plastic straws, which pose a threat to the ocean and marine life including our beloved sea turtles. Additionally, our annual Earth Day celebration will take place on April 22 (page 10) and we are once again joining the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation in April (page 3.) We encourage you to become involved in our community - you too can make a difference. Wishing you and your family a wonderful spring season filled with new beginnings. - Guillermo Olmedillo, Town Manager
BEACH FURNITURE TOWN HALL MEETING
A Town Hall Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 to discuss beach furniture at 6 pm in Town Hall
2018-20 Mayor and Commission Sworn In
The 2018-20 Mayor and Commission took the oath of office the evening after the March 20 Town election. All five officials were reelected. (L-R) Commissioner Michael Karukin, Vice Mayor Daniel Gielchinsky, Mayor Daniel Dietch, Commissioner Tina Paul and Commissioner Barry Cohen.