Rickelle Williams, the first African American woman to hold the position of city manager in Fort Lauderdale, took office in April 2025 and is already making headlines. At the center of the controversy: her hiring policies and her no-nonsense style. Appointed just a few weeks after the governor announced plans to reduce property taxes—and thus the city’s budget revenue—she has so far retained the support of Mayor Dean Trantalis, who states: “I don’t always agree with her, but I think it’s premature to...
