Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
John E. Rodstrom
Candidate for Commissioner District 1
John E. Rodstrom is running for Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Heather Moraitis.
Voter registration deadline (book closing) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayLawyer; founder and managing partner of Rodstrom Law, PLLC, focusing on business litigation, mergers and acquisitions and corporate matters. Former member of the city's Budget Advisory Board; chairs the advisory council for the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center in Broward.
- Campaign website
- johnrodstrom.com
Where John E. Rodstrom stands: positions on the record
City land and parks2 sourced positions
Supports stronger legal and charter protections for dedicated parkland and other irreplaceable public assets.
“Pursue stronger legal and charter protections for dedicated parkland and irreplaceable public assets.”
Own statementJohn Rodstrom campaign site
Says agreements that give long-term control of public land should get the same scrutiny as leases.
“If an agreement grants long-term control of public land and functions like a lease, it should receive the same scrutiny and public protections as a lease.”
Own statementJohn Rodstrom campaign site
Public-private partnerships1 sourced position
Wants independent financial, legal, technical and background checks before major public-private partnerships.
“Mandate independent financial, legal, technical, and background due diligence for major public-private partnerships.”
Own statementJohn Rodstrom campaign site
Development1 sourced position
Wants a clear public benefit required before the city grants significant deviations or bonuses from adopted plans.
“Protect the integrity of adopted plans and require a clear public benefit for significant deviations or bonuses.”
Own statementJohn Rodstrom campaign site
Taxes and budget1 sourced position
Says that on the Budget Advisory Board he opposed increases to the millage rate and water rates.
“opposing increases to the millage rate and water rates”
Own statementJohn Rodstrom campaign site
Parks2 sourced positions
Served as pro bono counsel for Save Snyder Park, which opposed converting part of the park for a private commercial complex.
“I served as pro bono counsel for Save Snyder Park because I believed the public deserved a real voice before a large portion of a public park was converted for a private commercial complex.”
Own statementJohn Rodstrom campaign site
Supports turning the former One Stop Shop property into a public park.
“I support moving forward with the transformation of the former One Stop Shop property into a genuine public park and active community space.”
Own statementJohn Rodstrom campaign site
Infrastructure1 sourced position
Wants recurring maintenance and renewal funding protected so critical work is not deferred for new projects.
“Protect recurring maintenance and renewal funding so critical work is not deferred for new discretionary projects.”
Own statementJohn Rodstrom campaign site
Also running for Commissioner District 1
- Heather Moraitis
- Garry Smyth (withdrawn)
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