Preceded by Jim Naugle Religion Roman Catholicism Party Democratic Party Political party Democratic Spouse Susan Rimes (m. 1990) | Preceded by ??? Role Mayor of Fort Lauderdale Preceded by Tracy Stafford Name Jack Seiler | |
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Born May 27, 1963 (age 60)
Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S. ( 1963-05-27 ) Alma mater University of Notre Dame
University of Miami Office Mayor of Fort Lauderdale since 2009 Children Preston Seiler, Susanne Seiler, Jacqueline Seiler, Marianna Seiler Education University of Notre Dame, University of Miami School of Law, University of Miami | ||
Succeeded by Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed | ||
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John P. "Jack" Seiler (born May 27, 1963) is an American politician and Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Prior to this he was a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, from 2000 to 2008 representing District 92 which is located in Broward County, Florida.
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- Arnold abbott full interview with mayor jack seiler fort lauderdale homeless 1of2
- A conversation with fort lauderdale mayor jack seiler
- Wilton Manors
- Fort Lauderdale
- Homeless initiatives
- References
A conversation with fort lauderdale mayor jack seiler
Wilton Manors
Seiler moved to Wilton Manors, Florida, around 1988. Seiler served as city council member and then vice mayor of Wilton Manors from 1993 to 1998. In 1998, Seiler was elected mayor of Wilton Manors, defeating incumbent King Wilkinson who had been accused of making homophobic comments.
Fort Lauderdale
Seiler was a candidate to succeed term-limited Jim Naugle in the 2009 mayoral election for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was elected February 10, 2009, winning against three opponents with more than 57 percent of the vote, avoiding a run-off election. Analysis of the race suggests Seiler won because of high name recognition and strong fundraising that exceeded $250,000. Seiler was sworn in March 17, 2009.
On January 31, 2012, Seiler was reelected with 75% of the vote in a three-way race.
Homeless initiatives
In November 2014, Seiler received nationwide attention; reports that Arnold Abbott, a 90-year-old World War II veteran had been arrested for feeding the homeless in public, in Fort Lauderdale went viral. The New York Times reports that "Fort Lauderdale, despite a reputation for being more progressive than most Florida cities on homelessness, passed a series of measures that surprised and drew the ire of homeless activists." The measure further restricting food distribution in public places loosened restrictions on feeding in private or religious buildings. Other new measures tightened restrictions on panhandling, having property and sleeping in public, but the Mayor says his city is not harsh on homeless people, reported the Times. While video available on YouTube shows Arnold Abbott and ministers being taken away in police custody, the Mayor states that Mr Arnold had not been arrested, but rather was detained, cited, and ordered to appear in court. Those cited face possible jail time and have taken the city to court to fight the ordinance.