Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

A VISION FOR THE FUTURE Looking ahead, Ryan outlines the top priorities for Dania Beach including infrastructure upgrades to keep up with a growing population. He mentions increasing the number of first responders and investing in stormwater drainage, along with continued improvements to the cityscape. In conclusion, he remarks, “I’m raising the fifth generation here. I have a five-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter, I have two dogs. So, I don’t just speak it, I live it too. I care about this community a lot, and I want to preserve it for future generations to enjoy as well.” Hollywood International Airport.“The airport and the cruise port, although we share them with the cities of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, and Broward County as well, those are the two biggest economic engines in the county and they’re right in our city. We share territory with them, and our partnership with them is crucial,” Ryan emphasizes. Memorial Healthcare System is another vital partner who has been part of Dania Beach for more than 20 years. “They are moving into a new facility in a little more prominent location on Dania Beach Boulevard and U.S.1. They offer general health care as well as community initiatives regarding what the city, as a leader, wants to focus on,” Ryan describes. “Whether it be high blood pressure, or sickle cell anemia, or child obesity, or whatnot, we can reach out to them, and they can give us more of a platform to use. So that’s a positive partnership to have.” 122 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01