About John

Personal

Date of Birth: April 17, 1952
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 more than 20 years, brings with him a business perspective necessary for the administration of a $2 billion 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 Fort 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 Southeastern University.

Commissioner Rodstrom is Committed to:

	Providing additional funding for juvenile substance abuse and mental health programs
	Running Broward County Government like a business
	Eliminating waste of taxpayer’s dollars
	Working toward responsible growth management
	Providing 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 - Fort 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