Commissioner John E. Rodstrom, Jr.

A Commissioner for the new Millennium...The leadership Broward County needs!About John

Personal

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

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 1994/95 and Chair in 1995/96 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:

Providing additional funding for juvenile substance abuse and mental health programs
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:

Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association
Downtown Campus Select Committee, Chair
Judicial Court Complex Select Committee
Port/Airport Budget Committee
Finance Budget Committee, Chair
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
Member Executive Board of Broward Alliance
Public Safety Coordinating Council
Chair of the Airport Task Force