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  Rodstrom, John
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NameJohn Rodstrom
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, Florida , United States
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Feb 08, 2004 09:44pm
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Date of Birth: 04/17/52
Florida Resident: since 1954
Married to: Charlotte
Children: Travis, Wade and John III
Private Sector: Director, Wall Street Investment Banking Firm

Experience, when it counts!
Commissioner Rodstrom, a leader in Broward County for over 20 years. He brings with him a business perspective necessary for the administration of a $2 billion dollar county budget. His record of public service began as a City Commissioner, next as Mayor Pro-Tem, then as Vice-Mayor of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Following his term with the City of Ft. Lauderdale, he was appointed Mayor of the City of Sunrise. He has been serving as a Broward County Commissioner since 1992, as well as Vice Chair in 1992/93 and Chair in 1993/94 and 2000/01.

Commissioner Rodstrom graduated from Ft. Lauderdale High School in 1970. He furthered his education at Columbia University in New York and graduated with a BA in Political Science and went on to receive his Law Degree from Nova University.

Commissioner Rodstrom is Committed to:
Running Broward County Government like a business
Eliminate waste of taxpayer’s dollars
Work towards responsible growth management
Provide adequate funding for social services
Protecting our environment
Creating employment opportunities


Past and Present Community Involvement:
Tourist Development Council, Chair
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Broward County League of Cities
City of Fort Lauderdale Board of Adjustment
Chairman of the Broward Forum
Value Adjustment Board, Chair
Planning Council
Board of Directors - American Cancer Society
Nurmi Isles Homeowners Association
Five Outstanding Young Men’s Awards Jaycees Board of Directors Florida Association of Counties
South Florida Regional Planning Council
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Executive Committee
Head Coach - Ft. Lauderdale Recreation Soccer Team - 1998 & 1999
Head Coach - Floyd Hull Park Football Team - 1996



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RACES
  11/15/2011 Broward County Mayor Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/2008 Broward County Commissioner 7 Won 96.82% (+93.63%)
  11/02/2004 Broward County Commissioner 7 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  08/31/2004 Broward County Commissioner 7 - D Primary Won 40.47% (+5.62%)
  07/01/2003 Broward County Commissioner 7 - Party Switch Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/2000 Broward County Commissioner 7 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/05/1996 Broward County Commissioner 7 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/01/1996 Broward County Commissioner 7 - Party Switch Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1992 Broward County Commissioner 7 Won 56.98% (+13.96%)
  11/06/1990 FL State Senate 30 Lost 44.81% (-10.39%)
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