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Scott Singer is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the 35th Mayor of Boca Raton, Florida, since 2018.[1] He was re-elected in 2020 and ran unopposed in the 2023 mayoral election.[1] Prior to becoming Mayor, he served on the Boca Raton City Council since 2014.[1]
Education and Career
[edit | edit source]Singer was born in South Florida and attended Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, graduating in 1994.[2] He later attended Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government, graduating cum laude. He received a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center. [1]
Singer has practiced law as a business attorney for more than two decades.[3] He is certified as a circuit mediator by the Florida Supreme Court and has been involved in small business ownership.[4]
Mayor of Boca Raton
[edit | edit source]Singer assumed office as mayor in 2018.[1] During his tenure, the city has adopted policies related to public safety, municipal finance, infrastructure, and economic development.[1][5][6][7][8]
The city increased compensation for Boca Raton Police Department officers during this period.[9] Reported crime rates in Boca Raton have remained below national averages.[10][11]
Under Singer’s administration, the city reduced its millage rate while continuing to fund municipal services, including public safety and infrastructure.[1][12][13]Boca Raton has been cited as having one of the lower property tax rates among Florida cities offering a full range of municipal services.[1][14]
Singer supported planning efforts that resulted in the construction of a new public school in Boca Raton, adding approximately 1,200 student seats.[1][15][16][17][18]He also supported initiatives leading to the establishment of a Brightline intercity rail station in Boca Raton.[19][20][21][22]
Policy Priorities
[edit | edit source]As mayor, Singer has emphasized policies related to business development, low taxation, and infrastructure investment.[5][6][7][23]He has supported initiatives including downtown redevelopment projects, transportation expansion, and regulatory streamlining at the municipal level.[1][7][12][13]
Public Service and Committees
[edit | edit source]Singer serves on multiple local and national committees, including:
- US Advisory Board Member, Combat Antisemitism Movement
- Past President and Member of Board of Directors, Florida League of Mayors[7]
- United States Conference of Mayors National Advisory Board[24]
- Member, Board of Directors, CareerSource Florida[8]
Civic Involvement
[edit | edit source]His civic engagement includes roles in:
- Member, Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency
- Member, State Attorney’s Sober Homes Task Force
- Member, Palm Beach County School District Advisory Boundary Committee
- Member, Palm Beach County Independent School Surtax Oversight Committee
- Various Committees, Florida League of Cities
- Member, Pine Crest School Alumni Council
Personal Life
[edit | edit source]Scott appeared on the television shows Jeopardy! (as a champion)[25][26]and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?[25]
References
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