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'''James T. Naugle''' (born 1954)<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc>{{cite web|url=http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2000-10-26/news/politically-incorrect/|title=Politically Incorrect|author=Bob Norman|publisher=New Times|accessdate=2007-06-26|date=October 26, 2000}}</ref> is an ] ] who served as ] of ]. Although a lifelong ],<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> Naugle frequently voted for and supported ] candidates.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> Elected for the first time in 1991, Naugle was the longest serving mayor in the history of Fort Lauderdale, serving for six consecutive terms.<ref name=MayorBio>{{cite news|publisher=Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge, Florida Chapter|url=http://www.ffvfbroward.org/PDF/Mayor%20Bio.pdf|format=PDF|title=Mayor's Bio|accessdate=2007-06-26 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070930180148/http://www.ffvfbroward.org/PDF/Mayor+Bio.pdf <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-09-30}}</ref> '''James T. Naugle''' (born 1954)<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc>{{cite web|url=http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2000-10-26/news/politically-incorrect/|title=Politically Incorrect|author=Bob Norman|publisher=New Times|accessdate=2007-06-26|date=October 26, 2000}}</ref> is an American ] who served as ] of ]. Although a lifelong ],<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> Naugle frequently voted for and supported ] candidates.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> Elected for the first time in 1991, Naugle was the longest-serving mayor in the history of Fort Lauderdale, serving for six consecutive terms.<ref name=MayorBio>{{cite news|publisher=Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge, Florida Chapter |url=http://www.ffvfbroward.org/PDF/Mayor%20Bio.pdf |title=Mayor's Bio |accessdate=2007-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930180148/http://www.ffvfbroward.org/PDF/Mayor%2BBio.pdf |archive-date=2007-09-30 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


During his tenure as a mayor, the revitalization of the beach area and ] occurred, Riverwalk was created, the ] was opened as was the ] and he takes credit for changing Fort Lauderdale tourist mix from Spring Break college students to families.<ref name=sunsentinelendorse>{{cite web|url=http://www.jimnaugle.com/endorsement.html|title=Return Naugle And Katz, Elect Albee|date=February 2003|publisher=Jim Naugle website, originally printed from the Sun-Sentinel|accessdate=2007-06-26}}</ref> He is well known for several controversies with ]s, the ], and the '']''.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> During his tenure as a mayor, the revitalization of the beach area and ] occurred, Riverwalk was created, the ] was opened as was the ] and he takes credit for changing Fort Lauderdale tourist mix from Spring Break college students to families.<ref name=sunsentinelendorse>{{cite web|url=http://www.jimnaugle.com/endorsement.html|title=Return Naugle And Katz, Elect Albee|date=February 2003|publisher=Jim Naugle website, originally printed from the Sun-Sentinel|accessdate=2007-06-26|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070711190012/http://www.jimnaugle.com/endorsement.html|archive-date=2007-07-11}}</ref> He is well known for several controversies with ]s, the ], and the '']''.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/>


==Biography== ==Biography==
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Jim Naugle was born in Fort Lauderdale<ref name=MayorBio/> in 1954.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> Son of a ] retailer, he studied in a ] in his early years. His mother was a member of ], a national women's fraternity. Naugle presented Phi Mu with a key to the city in 2000, when they held their National Convention there. Jim Naugle was born in Fort Lauderdale<ref name=MayorBio/> in 1954.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> Son of a ] retailer, he studied in a ] in his early years. His mother was a member of ], a national women's fraternity. Naugle presented Phi Mu with a key to the city in 2000, when they held their National Convention there.


Naugle asserts that his first business experiences were selling ]s for the ] and working after school with his father. Naugle said that his first political experience was as ] for ] while studying at ] during the ], "] and things like that".<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> Naugle asserts that his first business experiences were selling ]s for the ] and working after school with his father. Naugle said that his first political experience was as ] for ] while studying at ] during the ], "] and things like that".<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/>


His favorite hobby when a teenager was ], having participated in national competitions. He worked as a painter while attending ]. When he went to ], he completed a real estate course in 1974 and left the painting business he owned.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> His favorite hobby when a teenager was ], having participated in national competitions. He worked as a painter while attending ]. When he went to ], he completed a real estate course in 1974 and left the painting business he owned.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/>


Naugle obtained a ] degree in ] from ] in 1975.<ref name=MayorBio/> Naugle obtained a ] degree in ] from ] in 1975.<ref name=MayorBio/>


===Marriage and children=== ===Marriage and children===
Naugle has been married to Carol-Lisa Phillips (born 1963)<ref name=CarolAppointed>{{cite web|title=Governor Bush Appoints Carol-Lisa Phillips To The 17th Judicial Circuit|url=http://www.state.fl.us/eog_new/eog/library/releases/2003/December/lisa-phillips-12-12-03.html|accessdate=2007-06-26|date=December 12, 2003}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> since 1993<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> and has one daughter, Rachel Elizabeth (born 1998).<ref name=daughterborn>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MH&s_site=miami&p_multi=MH&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB4DA412F8E99E4&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=His Honor Gets A Tax Deduction Lauderdale Mayor Naugle Welcomes New Daughter|author=Johnny Diaz|page=3br|publisher=Miami Herald|accessdate=2007-06-26|date=1998-05-23}}</ref> Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips was appointed to the 17th Judicial Circuit, which serves ], in 2003. Naugle has been married to Carol-Lisa Phillips (born 1963)<ref name=CarolAppointed>{{cite web|title=Governor Bush Appoints Carol-Lisa Phillips To The 17th Judicial Circuit|url=http://www.state.fl.us/eog_new/eog/library/releases/2003/December/lisa-phillips-12-12-03.html|accessdate=2007-06-26|date=December 12, 2003}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> since 1993<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> and has one daughter, Rachel Elizabeth (born 1998).<ref name=daughterborn>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MH&s_site=miami&p_multi=MH&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB4DA412F8E99E4&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=His Honor Gets A Tax Deduction Lauderdale Mayor Naugle Welcomes New Daughter|author=Johnny Diaz|page=3br|newspaper=Miami Herald|accessdate=2007-06-26|date=1998-05-23}}</ref> Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips was appointed to the 17th Judicial Circuit, which serves ], in 2003.


==Political career== ==Political career==
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==Political views== ==Political views==
Naugle has been a registered Democrat since he was 18,<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> but he frequently supports Republican candidates.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> He co-chaired ]'s ]ial campaign in 2000 and ]'s bid for ] in 1998. In past presidential elections, he supported ], ], ], ] and ]—all Republicans.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> Described as a "renegade democrat" by '']'',<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> he said in 2000 that he votes for the candidate, not just the party. He contributed $1,000 to Fred Thompson in the 2008 Republican Presidential primary race. ReAsked why he never became a Republican, he said that as a ] office holder, he did not see a reason to change, but that he would have to do "some soul-searching" if he ran for other offices.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> He qualifies himself as very conservative and willing to limit government.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> Naugle has been a registered Democrat since he was 18,<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> but he frequently supports Republican candidates.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> He co-chaired ]'s ]ial campaign in 2000 and ]'s bid for ] in 1998. In past presidential elections, he supported ], ], ], ] and ]—all Republicans.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> Described as a "renegade Democrat" by '']'',<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> he said in 2000 that he votes for the candidate, not just the party. He contributed $1,000 to Fred Thompson in the 2008 Republican Presidential primary race. Asked why he never became a Republican, he said that as a ] office holder, he did not see a reason to change, but that he would have to do "some soul-searching" if he ran for other offices.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> He qualifies himself as very conservative and willing to limit government.<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/>


==Controversy== ==Controversy==
Naugle has said that the ] ] ACLU means "Atheists and Criminal Lobbying Union"<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> and that a proposal for reducing ] was "hate-America stuff" concocted by "a bunch of scientists meeting in Paris who've had too much wine."<ref name=coverstory>{{cite news |publisher=Sun-Sentinel|author=City Link Staff|url=http://www.southflorida.com/sfe-cl-050907cover,0,6818724.story |title=20 reasons South Florida doesn’t suck |date=May 9, 2007 |accessdate=2007-06-26}}</ref> His view regarding ] is that it is a ] and he has defended ].{{Citation needed|date=June 2008}} He stated that he does not support gay rights,{{Citation needed|date=June 2008}} but noted his working relationship with gay-rights activist Robin Bodiford as an example of his tolerance of differing viewpoints. Comments Naugle made about alleged use of a planned $250,000 robotic toilet in Fort Lauderdale's beach to prevent sexual encounters between men caused protests from the local community.<ref name=toiletprotest>{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-79naugletoilet,0,105095.story?track=rss|title=Gay toilet paper protest targets Lauderdale mayor's robo-john comments|publisher=Associated Press/Sun-Sentinel|date=July 9, 2007|accessdate=2007-07-09}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Naugle has said that the ] ] ACLU means "Atheists and Criminal Lobbying Union"<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> and that a proposal for reducing ] was "hate-America stuff" concocted by "a bunch of scientists meeting in Paris who've had too much wine."<ref name=coverstory>{{cite news |newspaper=Sun-Sentinel|author=City Link Staff|url=http://www.southflorida.com/sfe-cl-050907cover,0,6818724.story |title=20 reasons South Florida doesn't suck |date=May 9, 2007 |accessdate=2007-06-26}}</ref> He has noted his working relationship with gay-rights activist Robin Bodiford as an example of his tolerance of differing viewpoints. Comments Naugle made about alleged use of a planned $250,000 robotic toilet in Fort Lauderdale's beach to prevent sexual encounters between men caused protests from the local community.<ref name=toiletprotest>{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-79naugletoilet,0,105095.story?track=rss |title=Gay toilet paper protest targets Lauderdale mayor's robo-john comments |publisher=Associated Press/Sun-Sentinel |date=July 9, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-09 |url-status=dead|archive-url=http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=35260 |archive-date=July 10, 2007 }}</ref>


Naugle has had a long-running dispute with his constituency's largest regional newspaper, the '']''; he has claimed it should be called ''Rainbow Sentinel'' because of what he perceives as a majority of gay people on its staff, or ''Scum-Sentinel'' because they are "an advertising tabloid newsblog". He has stated "the day I take advice from a company that has vagrants selling their products in the middle of the street, we're all in trouble", referring to the publication's practice of employing ] people as street salespeople.<ref name=RainbowSentinel>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/2006/04/the_rainbow_sentinel.php |title=The Rainbow Sentinel? |author=Bob Norman |publisher=New Times |accessdate=2007-06-26 |date=April 26, 2006}}</ref> Naugle has had a long-running dispute with his constituency's largest regional newspaper, the '']''; he has claimed it should be called ''Rainbow Sentinel'' because of what he perceives as a majority of gay people on its staff, or ''Scum-Sentinel'' because they are "an advertising tabloid newsblog". He has stated "the day I take advice from a company that has vagrants selling their products in the middle of the street, we're all in trouble", referring to the publication's practice of employing ] people as street salespeople.<ref name=RainbowSentinel>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/2006/04/the_rainbow_sentinel.php |title=The Rainbow Sentinel? |author=Bob Norman |publisher=New Times |accessdate=2007-06-26 |date=April 26, 2006}}</ref>


Naugle denounced the ] ] in 2007, because it contained pornographic materials.<ref name=herald>{{cite news |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/466/story/166965.html |title=Mayor takes new jab at gays as library is OK'd |author=Martinez, Ani |publisher='']'' |date=11 July 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-17}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Executive Director Jack Rutland noted that the three titles singled out by Naugle were all part of the library's non-circulating archive of 7000 titles, maintained for historical and research purposes only.<ref name=advocate>{{cite news |url=http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid47327.asp |title=Naugle notwithstanding, Fort Lauderdale to get new LGBT library |author=Wilcox, Barbara |publisher='']'' |date=12 July 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-17}}</ref> On July 10, 2007, the Fort Lauderdale city commission voted to allow the library to occupy a space in a building that is city-owned, but under long-term lease to Broward county.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flbmayocol19nbjul19,0,2663209.column |title=Fort Lauderdale mayor turning into his own worst enemy |author=Michael Mayo |date=July 19, 2007 |accessdate=2007-08-21 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20070821135828/http://www.sun-sentinel.com:80/news/local/broward/sfl-flbmayocol19nbjul19,0,2663209.column |archivedate=August 21, 2007 }}</ref> On August 28, 2007 the Broward (County) Tourism Development Council expelled Naugle due to his controversial remarks against the gay community.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://cbs4.com/local/local_story_242082552.html |title=NAACP Call Mayor's Remarks Against Gay Hateful |publisher=CBS Broadcasting, Inc. |date=August 30, 2007<!-- 8:30 am -->|accessdate=2007-08-31 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070927192626/http://cbs4.com/local/local_story_242082552.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-09-27}}</ref> Estimates indicate that gay visitors pump approximately $1 billion in revenue into Broward County annually.{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}} Naugle denounced the ] ] in 2007, because it contained pornographic materials.<ref name=herald>{{cite news |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/466/story/166965.html |title=Mayor takes new jab at gays as library is OK'd |author=Martinez, Ani |newspaper=] |date=11 July 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-17}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Executive Director Jack Rutland noted that the three titles singled out by Naugle were all part of the library's non-circulating archive of 7000 titles, maintained for historical and research purposes only.<ref name=advocate>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid47327.asp |title=Naugle notwithstanding, Fort Lauderdale to get new LGBT library |author=Wilcox, Barbara |magazine=] |date=12 July 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-17}}</ref> On July 10, 2007, the Fort Lauderdale city commission voted to allow the library to occupy a space in a building that is city-owned, but under long-term lease to Broward county.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flbmayocol19nbjul19,0,2663209.column |title=Fort Lauderdale mayor turning into his own worst enemy |author=Michael Mayo |date=July 19, 2007 |accessdate=2007-08-21 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070821135828/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flbmayocol19nbjul19%2C0%2C2663209.column |archive-date=August 21, 2007 }}</ref> On August 28, 2007 the Broward (County) Tourism Development Council expelled Naugle due to his controversial remarks against the gay community.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://cbs4.com/local/local_story_242082552.html |title=NAACP Call Mayor's Remarks Against Gay Hateful |publisher=CBS Broadcasting, Inc. |date=August 30, 2007 |accessdate=2007-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927192626/http://cbs4.com/local/local_story_242082552.html |archive-date=2007-09-27 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Estimates indicate that gay visitors pump approximately $1 billion in revenue into Broward County annually.{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}}


Naugle suggested that ] should be investigated for raping ].<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/> Naugle suggested that ] should be investigated for raping ].<ref name=DailyPulpPolInc/>


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American politician
James T. Naugle
40th Mayor of Fort Lauderdale
In office
1991 – March 17, 2009
Preceded byRobert O. Cox
Succeeded byJack Seiler
Personal details
Born1954
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCarol-Lisa Phillips (1963)
ChildrenRachel Elizabeth (1998)
Residence(s)Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Alma materFlorida Atlantic University
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionReal estate broker
Signature
WebsiteJimNaugle.com

James T. Naugle (born 1954) is an American real estate broker who served as mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Although a lifelong Democrat, Naugle frequently voted for and supported Republican candidates. Elected for the first time in 1991, Naugle was the longest-serving mayor in the history of Fort Lauderdale, serving for six consecutive terms.

During his tenure as a mayor, the revitalization of the beach area and Las Olas Boulevard occurred, Riverwalk was created, the Museum of Discovery and Science was opened as was the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and he takes credit for changing Fort Lauderdale tourist mix from Spring Break college students to families. He is well known for several controversies with gays, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Biography

Early life and career

Jim Naugle was born in Fort Lauderdale in 1954. Son of a paint retailer, he studied in a Lutheran school in his early years. His mother was a member of Phi Mu, a national women's fraternity. Naugle presented Phi Mu with a key to the city in 2000, when they held their National Convention there.

Naugle asserts that his first business experiences were selling fruitcakes for the Cub Scouts and working after school with his father. Naugle said that his first political experience was as campaign manager for Barry Goldwater while studying at Peters Elementary during the 1964 presidential race, "cutting elephants and things like that".

His favorite hobby when a teenager was kart racing, having participated in national competitions. He worked as a painter while attending Stranahan High School. When he went to Broward Community College, he completed a real estate course in 1974 and left the painting business he owned.

Naugle obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University in 1975.

Marriage and children

Naugle has been married to Carol-Lisa Phillips (born 1963) since 1993 and has one daughter, Rachel Elizabeth (born 1998). Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips was appointed to the 17th Judicial Circuit, which serves Broward County, in 2003.

Political career

Jim Naugle started in politics as a member of Fort Lauderdale city boards in 1976. Elected city commissioner in 1985, he ran for city mayor and was elected in 1991.

Fort Lauderdale has a Commission-Manager form of government. City policy is set by a city commission of five elected members: the mayor and four district commission members. The mayor of Fort Lauderdale serves a three-year term and cannot serve more than three consecutive terms. Naugle's first three terms were not affected by the municipal code, which was amended in 1998; the limitation went into effect in March 2000. Administrative functions are performed by a city manager, who is appointed by the city commission.

During his tenure as a mayor, the revitalization of the beach area and Las Olas Boulevard occurred, Riverwalk was created, the Museum of Discovery and Science was opened as was the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and he takes credit for changing Fort Lauderdale tourist mix from Spring Break college students to families.

Jim Naugle meeting with his aides in 2004

Political views

Naugle has been a registered Democrat since he was 18, but he frequently supports Republican candidates. He co-chaired George W. Bush's Presidential campaign in 2000 and Jeb Bush's bid for governor in 1998. In past presidential elections, he supported Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Bob Dole—all Republicans. Described as a "renegade Democrat" by The Washington Post, he said in 2000 that he votes for the candidate, not just the party. He contributed $1,000 to Fred Thompson in the 2008 Republican Presidential primary race. Asked why he never became a Republican, he said that as a non-partisan office holder, he did not see a reason to change, but that he would have to do "some soul-searching" if he ran for other offices. He qualifies himself as very conservative and willing to limit government.

Controversy

Naugle has said that the American Civil Liberties Union acronym ACLU means "Atheists and Criminal Lobbying Union" and that a proposal for reducing greenhouse gases was "hate-America stuff" concocted by "a bunch of scientists meeting in Paris who've had too much wine." He has noted his working relationship with gay-rights activist Robin Bodiford as an example of his tolerance of differing viewpoints. Comments Naugle made about alleged use of a planned $250,000 robotic toilet in Fort Lauderdale's beach to prevent sexual encounters between men caused protests from the local community.

Naugle has had a long-running dispute with his constituency's largest regional newspaper, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel; he has claimed it should be called Rainbow Sentinel because of what he perceives as a majority of gay people on its staff, or Scum-Sentinel because they are "an advertising tabloid newsblog". He has stated "the day I take advice from a company that has vagrants selling their products in the middle of the street, we're all in trouble", referring to the publication's practice of employing homeless people as street salespeople.

Naugle denounced the LGBT Stonewall Library & Archives in 2007, because it contained pornographic materials. Executive Director Jack Rutland noted that the three titles singled out by Naugle were all part of the library's non-circulating archive of 7000 titles, maintained for historical and research purposes only. On July 10, 2007, the Fort Lauderdale city commission voted to allow the library to occupy a space in a building that is city-owned, but under long-term lease to Broward county. On August 28, 2007 the Broward (County) Tourism Development Council expelled Naugle due to his controversial remarks against the gay community. Estimates indicate that gay visitors pump approximately $1 billion in revenue into Broward County annually.

Naugle suggested that Bill Clinton should be investigated for raping Monica Lewinsky.

See also

References

  1. ^ Bob Norman (October 26, 2000). "Politically Incorrect". New Times. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
  2. ^ "Mayor's Bio" (PDF). Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge, Florida Chapter. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
  3. ^ "Return Naugle And Katz, Elect Albee". Jim Naugle website, originally printed from the Sun-Sentinel. February 2003. Archived from the original on 2007-07-11. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
  4. "Governor Bush Appoints Carol-Lisa Phillips To The 17th Judicial Circuit". December 12, 2003. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
  5. Johnny Diaz (1998-05-23). "His Honor Gets A Tax Deduction Lauderdale Mayor Naugle Welcomes New Daughter". Miami Herald. p. 3br. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
  6. "Fort Lauderdale Municipal Code Sec. 3.02. Creation, composition and term of commission". Municipal Code Corporation. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
  7. City Link Staff (May 9, 2007). "20 reasons South Florida doesn't suck". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
  8. "Gay toilet paper protest targets Lauderdale mayor's robo-john comments". Associated Press/Sun-Sentinel. July 9, 2007. Archived from the original on July 10, 2007. Retrieved 2007-07-09.
  9. Bob Norman (April 26, 2006). "The Rainbow Sentinel?". New Times. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
  10. Martinez, Ani (11 July 2007). "Mayor takes new jab at gays as library is OK'd". The Miami Herald. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
  11. Wilcox, Barbara (12 July 2007). "Naugle notwithstanding, Fort Lauderdale to get new LGBT library". The Advocate. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
  12. Michael Mayo (July 19, 2007). "Fort Lauderdale mayor turning into his own worst enemy". Archived from the original on August 21, 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
  13. "NAACP Call Mayor's Remarks Against Gay Hateful". CBS Broadcasting, Inc. August 30, 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-08-31.

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Political offices
Preceded byRobert O. Cox Mayor of Fort Lauderdale
1991-2009
Succeeded byJack Seiler
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