Jim Naugle

Infobox Mayor
honorific-prefix =
name = James T. Naugle
honorific-suffix =


imagesize = 83px
small

caption =
order =
office = 40^th Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
term_start = 1991
term_end =
succeeding =
predecessor = Robert O. Cox
successor = Incumbent
constituency =
majority =
birth_date = 1954cite web|url=http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2000-10-26/news/politically-incorrect/|title=Politically Incorrect|author=Bob Norman|publisher=New Times|accessdate=2007-06-26|date=October 26, 2000]
birth_place = Fort Lauderdale, Florida
death_date =
death_place =
nationality = United States
party = Democratic
spouse = Carol-Lisa Phillips (1963)
relations =
children = Rachel Elizabeth (1998)
residence = Fort Lauderdale, Florida
alma_mater = Florida Atlantic University
occupation = Politician
profession = Real estate broker
religion = Protestant


website = http://www.jimnaugle.com

James T. Naugle (born 1954) is an American real estate broker, currently serving as the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Although a lifelong Democrat, he frequently votes for and supports Republican candidates. Elected for the first time in 1991, Naugle is the longest serving Mayor in the history of Fort Lauderdale, serving for six consecutive terms.cite news|publisher=Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge, Florida Chapter|url=http://www.ffvfbroward.org/PDF/Mayor%20Bio.pdf|format=PDF|title="Mayor's Bio"|accessdate=2007-06-26]

During his tenure as a mayor, the revitalization of the beach area and Las Olas Boulevard occurred, Riverwalk was created, the Museum of Discovery and Science was opened as was the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and he takes credit for changing Fort Lauderdale tourist mix from Spring Break college students to families.cite web|url=http://www.jimnaugle.com/endorsement.html|title=Return Naugle And Katz, Elect Albee|date=February 2003|publisher=Jim Naugle website, originally printed from the Sun-Sentinel|accessdate=2007-06-26]

He is well-known for his several controversies with gays, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the "South Florida Sun-Sentinel".

Biography

Early life and career

Jim Naugle was born in Fort Lauderdale in 1954. Son of a paint retailer, he studied in a Lutheran school in his early years. He asserts that his first business experiences were selling fruitcakes for the Cub Scouts and working after school with his father. Naugle said that his first political experience was as campaign manager for Barry Goldwater while studying at Peters Elementary during the 1964 presidential race, "cutting elephants and things like that".

His favorite hobby when a teenager was kart racing, having participated in national competitions. He worked as a painter while attending Stranahan High School. When he went to Broward Community College, he completed a real estate course in 1974 and left the painting business he owned.

Naugle obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University in 1975.

Marriage and children

Naugle has been married to Carol-Lisa Phillips (born 1963)cite web|title=Governor Bush Appoints Carol-Lisa Phillips To The 17th Judicial Circuit|url=http://www.state.fl.us/eog_new/eog/library/releases/2003/December/lisa-phillips-12-12-03.html|accessdate=2007-06-26|date=December 12, 2003] since 1993 and has one daughter, Rachel Elizabeth (born 1998).cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MH&s_site=miami&p_multi=MH&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB4DA412F8E99E4&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=His Honor Gets A Tax Deduction Lauderdale Mayor Naugle Welcomes New Daughter|author=Johnny Diaz|page=3br|publisher=Miami Herald|accessdate=2007-06-26] Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips was appointed to the 17th Judicial Circuit, which serves Broward County, in 2003.

Political career

Jim Naugle started in politics as a member of Fort Lauderdale city boards in 1976. Elected city commissioner in 1985, he ran for city mayor and was elected in 1991.

Fort Lauderdale has a Commission-Manager form of government. City policy is set by a city commission of five elected members: the mayor and four district commission members. The mayor of Fort Lauderdale serves a three-year term and cannot serve more than three consecutive terms.cite web |url=http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=10787&sid=9 |title=Fort Lauderdale Municipal Code Sec. 3.02. Creation, composition and term of commission |publisher=Municipal Code Corporation |accessdate=2007-07-23] The current and longest serving mayor, Jim Naugle was first elected in 1991 and is now serving his sixth consecutive term.cite web |url=http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/commission/bios/naugle.htm |title=Mayor Jim Naugle |publisher=City of Fort Lauderdale |accessdate=2007-07-20] Naugle's first three terms were not affected by the municipal code, which was amended in 1998; the limitation went into effect in March 2000. Administrative functions are performed by a city manager, who is appointed by the city commission.

During his tenure as a mayor, the revitalization of the beach area and Las Olas Boulevard occurred, Riverwalk was created, the Museum of Discovery and Science was opened as was the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and he takes credit for changing Fort Lauderdale tourist mix from Spring Break college students to families.cite web|url=http://www.jimnaugle.com/endorsement.html|title=Return Naugle And Katz, Elect Albee|date=February 2003|publisher=Jim Naugle website, originally printed from the Sun-Sentinel|accessdate=2007-06-26]

Political views

Naugle has been a registered Democrat since he was 18, but he frequently supports Republican candidates. He co-chaired George W. Bush's presidential campaign in 2000 and Jeb Bush's bid for Governor in 1998. In past presidential elections, he supported Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Bob Dole—all Republicans. Described as a "renegade democrat" by "The Washington Post", he said in 2000 that he votes for the candidate, not just the party. Asked why he never became a Republican, he said that as a non-partisan office holder, he did not see a reason to change, but that he would have to do "some soul-searching" if he ran for other offices. He qualifies himself as very conservative and willing to limit government.

Controversy

Naugle has said that the American Civil Liberties Union acronym ACLU means "Atheists and Criminal Lobbying Union" and that a proposal for reducing greenhouse gases was "hate-America stuff" concocted by "a bunch of scientists meeting in Paris who've had too much wine."cite news |publisher=Sun-Sentinel|author=City Link Staff|url=http://www.southflorida.com/sfe-cl-050907cover,0,6818724.story |title=20 reasons South Florida doesn’t suck |date=May 9, 2007 |accessdate=2007-06-26] His view regarding homosexuality is that it is a sin and he has defended anti-sodomy laws.Fact|date=June 2008 He stated that he does not support gay rights,Fact|date=June 2008 but noted his working relationship with gay-rights activist Robin Bodiford as an example of his tolerance of differing viewpoints. Comments Naugle made about alleged use of a planned $250,000 robotic toilet in Fort Lauderdale's beach to prevent sexual encounters between men caused protests from the local community.cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-79naugletoilet,0,105095.story?track=rss|title=Gay toilet paper protest targets Lauderdale mayor's robo-john comments|publisher=Associated Press/Sun-Sentinel|date=July 9, 2007|accessdate=2007-07-09]

Naugle has had a long-running dispute with his constituency's largest regional newspaper, the "South Florida Sun-Sentinel"; he has claimed it should be called "Rainbow Sentinel" because of what he perceives as a majority of gay people on its staff, or "Scum-Sentinel" because they are "an advertising tabloid newsblog". He has stated "the day I take advice from a company that has vagrants selling their products in the middle of the street, we're all in trouble", referring to the publication's practice of employing homeless people as street salespeople.cite web|url=http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/2006/04/the_rainbow_sentinel.php |title=The Rainbow Sentinel? |author=Bob Norman |publisher=New Times |accessdate=2007-06-26 |date=April 26, 2006]

Naugle denounced the LGBT Stonewall Library & Archives in 2007, because it contained pornographic materials.cite news |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/466/story/166965.html |title=Mayor takes new jab at gays as library is OK'd |author=Martinez, Ani |publisher="The Miami Herald" |date=11 July 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-17] Executive Director Jack Rutland noted that the three titles singled out by Naugle were all part of the library's non-circulating archive of 7000 titles, maintained for historical and research purposes only.cite news |url=http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid47327.asp |title=Naugle notwithstanding, Fort Lauderdale to get new LGBT library |author=Wilcox, Barbara |publisher="The Advocate" |date=12 July 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-17] On July 10 2007, the Fort Lauderdale city commission voted to allow the library to occupy a space in a building that is city-owned, but under long-term lease to Broward county. [cite news|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flbmayocol19nbjul19,0,2663209.column|title=Fort Lauderdale mayor turning into his own worst enemy|author=Michael Mayo|date=July 19, 2007|accessdate=2007-08-21] On August 28, 2007 the Broward (County) Tourism Development Council expelled Naugle due to his controversial remarks against the gay community. [cite news |url=http://cbs4.com/local/local_story_242082552.html |title=NAACP Call Mayor's Remarks Against Gay Hateful |publisher=CBS Broadcasting, Inc. |date=August 30, 2007 8:30 am |accessdate=2007-08-31] Estimates indicate that gay visitors pump approximately $1 billion in revenue into Broward County annually.fact

Naugle suggested that Bill Clinton should be investigated for raping Monica Lewinsky.cite web|url=http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2000-10-26/news/politically-incorrect/|title=Politically Incorrect|author=Bob Norman|publisher=New Times|accessdate=2007-06-26|date=October 26, 2000|quote=Reporter:What are your thoughts on Bill Clinton?;Naugle:Is there a statute of limitation on rape?;Reporter:Do you think he's guilty of rape?;Naugle:I think it should be investigated. He abuses women.]

References

External links

* [http://www.jimnaugle.com Official Jim Naugle's Site]
* [http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/commission/bios/naugle.htm City of Fort Lauderdale Jim Naugle's Biography]

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0.5em auto; clear: both; font-size:95%"
- style="text-align: center;"

Persondata
NAME= Jim Naugle
ALTERNATIVE NAMES= James T.Naugle
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Mayor of Fort Lauderdale
DATE OF BIRTH= 1954
PLACE OF BIRTH= Fort Lauderdale, Florida