Name: Ken Cooper Campaign website: cooperformayor.com Date and place of birth: January 8, 1953, Miami, Florida. List in order of importance the three most important issues in your community and briefly explain what you would do about each: – Sustainable Development: Standing firm against unchecked development, I fight for a city that belongs to its people, not corporations.
– Protecting Waterways: Fort Lauderdale’s soul flows through its canals, and I fight to restore them, undoing privatization and reintroducing nature to heal what’s been lost. – Affordable Housing and Gentrification: Committed to a city where long-time residents aren’t displaced, I champion affordable housing. What most distinguishes you from your opponent(s) and why? What separates me from my opponents is my unwavering commitment to protecting Fort Lauderdale’s future by opposing reckless privatization and overdevelopment, while ensuring transparency and accountability—qualities absent in their record.
Is overdevelopment a major problem in Fort Lauderdale yes or no? Please elaborate: Overdevelopment is an undeniable problem in Fort Lauderdale, driven by decisions that have disregarded environmental risks and affordable housing, while I stand for smarter, community-centered growth that prioritizes green spaces and flood protection. Is the city investing enough money in infrastructure improvements and what would you do differently? While the city has allocated funds for infrastructure, it has.