Remarks by Michael J. Ryan
398 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 16
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“And we're proud to do it. Thank you. Mayor Gomez, you have to explain your Italian heritage here.”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“Come step forward, because it is important to recognize community. Again, you get the sense that we're really just a small community. You guys have been here forever. you've seen this community grow and you've committed to it and you've never left. And the great thing is he whispered to me that no matter how late we go tonight, they're going to be open because I'm really hungry right now after all that. Yeah, we're all heading over there afterwards, right? We'll just knock on the door and you guys will open up for us. He's got the key. All right, so everybody will just hop in a bus and head…”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“All right, come on, make some noise for the Knights of Columbus. Come on, you guys, come on up here. This is why we built a parking garage. All right, so we're here to celebrate the Knights of Columbus. Who did you guys designate to talk a little bit about? That's what I know, Big Mike. Come on up here. Introduce yourself.”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“And I want to thank you and everyone who comes out to all our events. You've done the colors for us. You've done so much in these tournaments and been part of this community, as you said, for 59 years. And you've got a lot more gas in the tank, right? You've got a lot more work to do. I look forward to it. I know we'll talk some more. So why don't you guys move forward because I'm really thrilled. Joe, did you want to say anything?”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“So it's my honor on behalf of the commission to declare Knights of Columbus Council 5971 day here in the city of Sunrise. Whereas the Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in March of 1882. None of you all were there for that, but dedicated to the principles. dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Whereas the Knights of Columbus Council of 5971 was established on May 7th, 1967, right here in Sunrise, and has proudly served the city of Sunrise and surrounding communities for 59 years, demonstrating an enduring…”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“All right. Okay, that was a good shameless plug. All right, and if they want to find you dancing on TikTok, where do they go? Not yet. That's coming, though, right? That's coming. Don't give up on that.”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“Why don't you step forward, have you guys step all forward. One more time, big round of applause. All right, good job. All right, everybody head over to Doris's now. Okay, you want to read the next one?”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“alright so every october we recognize the map domestic violence awareness month and it's critically important like the other discussions that we have that we have open communications about this it is pervasive and it's problematic and it extends not just You know, in terms of those established relationships, it includes team dating. It includes issues of stalking. It is not limited by gender. It's not limited by economics or socioeconomics. It's not limited at all in our communities. And it crosses all faiths. And we have to recognize as a community that we need to provide safe space. for…”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“And if you'd like to have your students come up, because I think this is important that we're having the next generation talk about this and be aware of it. And your son, who's in charge of videoing this. So, you know, it's so important that we have these discussions and as we talked about in the mental health and mental health screening, you know, often we were afraid to have these discussions with young people in the room. We know that if we're to change and break the patterns and break the habits and break the cycles, we need to bring them in to be part of this discussion, to educate and…”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“Okay, we'll nominate Commissioner Scudo as voting delegate and two alternates. Deputy Mayor and second. Any discussion on that?”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“Motion by Deputy Mayor, second by Commissioner Scudo. All in favor say aye. Aye. All right, thank you. All right, open discussion. Anybody here to speak on any items that are not on the agenda? If so, please raise your hand and press five star on the phone. Confirm no hands raised?”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“All right, I'll close open discussion. Can I have a motion to move up 12A and 13A?”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“Okay, motion by Commissioner Kirk, seconded by Deputy Mayor. All in favor say aye.”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“All right, 12A, Commission Discussion Interaction. Our first reading of the ordinance in the City of Sunrise, Florida, approving a lease between the City of Sunrise and Crafted Hub LLC doing business as the Crafted Hub Cafe for city property located at 6780 Sunset Strip, Unit 11, providing for conflict, providing for survivability, and providing effective aid. Can I have a motion?”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“First, you have to introduce yourself to the millions at home who are watching.”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“Tommy, you want to say something? I always see you at the store going to get something that Chef Vicky sent you to go get. Heads of lettuce or whatever else, you know?”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“Thank you both. I want to put some context in this because, first of all, your humility is something that's always been kind of astonishing to me. What folks don't realize is you're an award-winning chef. And you've been recognized nationally. More important than that, you've had this focus for so long in a unique way of not just opening a restaurant. You said earlier you have about 80 businesses. Let's break that down. It's really about 80 dreamers. who are entrepreneurs, who have this idea, and sometimes it's a particular dessert or it's a sauce or it's a restaurant concept, but they don't…”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“Yeah, I think the better question is why aren't they opening tomorrow? I”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“Government's so slow. All right. Commissioner Kirch.”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“And the commitment has been enduring. I mean, you've continued this idea. And again, it's really tides. It's almost easier to go open your own than to try to help others do it. And yet you see people still wanting to because they are. They want to come out of their own kitchens at home. They know they have something great. They have a vision. As Joey said, they just don't know what to do next. And so there's a broader incubator idea that comes from all of this. This is just the start of it. not only the community block dinner, the celebration of the culture, but also what we can do to help…”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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“Thank you. we'll go through this in an orderly fashion and we're not going to rush it so for those that are here and effective parties just be sure you're going to get to speak okay I'll begin at this point by asking anyone who's going to be a witness whether city staff the applicant or an effective party or one of their witnesses to please come forward and choose to be sworn in first let me do this city staff if you can come forward and stand to my left your right the applicant is the applicant here Please come forward, and if you have any witnesses that you'll have, maybe just stand to the…”
City Commission · Oct 13, 2026
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City Commission · Oct 13, 2026