I am honored to be the elected City Commissioner for District 3 in the "All American City" of Pembroke Pines. The district is the northwest quadrant of the City which generally runs from Hiatus Road on the east to U.S. 27 on the west and from Pines Boulevard on the south to the City Boundary on the north.

District 3 is a very diverse area. There are families representing many nationalities, races and faiths. Although its approximately 42,000 residents live in basically suburban neighborhoods, there is a significant population who live in a condominium or a more rural setting in the northwest portion of the District. The common thread that unites the residents is the desire to keep Pembroke Pines a beautiful City that offers the optimum of dependable community services.

Our Police and Fire Departments continue to maintain their excellent ratings. The demand for excellent educational opportunities for our children, as well as adults, continues to be met, whether through our nationally acclaimed Charter School System or through the Broward County Public School System. Our City's Recreation Department continues to improve programs, as we continue the search for more open space for our children to play and exercise. Cultural events such as the jazz concerts at the William B. Armstrong Dream Park, the Art Festival at the Academic Village, the many plays and variety shows that are performed at the Susan B. Katz Theatre or at Walter C. Young Jim Davidson Theatre or the various art show openings that are held at the Glass Gallery in City Hall, are enjoying a significant increase in popularity. Our Senior Services are unparalleled.

As I campaigned last summer, some of the major issues that the residents spoke of were maintaining our excellent quality of life, improving our traffic flow problems and making sure that City Hall is as accessible as responsive as possible to our residents. I encourage you to contact me with your comments. By communicating well with all of you, I will be better able to represent you. Together we will make a difference!

Sincerely,

Iris A. Siple