Jim Naugle
Politician
1954 –
Who is Jim Naugle?
James T. Naugle is an American real estate broker who served as mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Although a lifelong Democrat, Naugle frequently voted for and supported Republican candidates. Elected for the first time in 1991, Naugle was the longest serving mayor in the history of Fort Lauderdale, serving for six consecutive terms.
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. He is well known for several controversies with gays, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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- Born
- 1954
Fort Lauderdale - Also known as
- Mayor Jim Naugle
- Religion
- Protestantism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Florida Atlantic University
- Lived in
- Fort Lauderdale
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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