Why a Task Force Matters—and How We Choose It

Some council members may view recent election results or referendums as a broad mandate to make decisions about the future of Boca Raton. They are mistaken. The "Save Boca" vote was a clear vision of what residents did not want. To rebuild trust and inspire confidence, especially given recent narrow margins of victory, neutrality matters. 

After over a year of fighting proposals that residents overwhelmingly disliked, distrust is high. To ensure we don't repeat the mistakes of the past, the selection of the new Task Force must be beyond reproach.

We are proposing an Option 4, but no matter what option is selected, we are calling for a process that guarantees:

• Transparent Criteria: No "shadow" requirements. Let the public see exactly what qualifications are being sought.
• A Consistent Scoring Matrix: Every candidate must be evaluated on a level playing field, removing the risk of political favoritism.
• A Publicly Vetted Shortlist: The community must have the opportunity to review and vet candidates before a final selection is made.

The following table presents staff proposals (Options 1-3) and our proposed Option 4.