Rep Chip LaMarca shared a check to the city of Fort Lauderdale in the amount of $500,000 for the Galt Ocean Drive Safety Improvement project.  Chip is responsible for adding this amount to the Florida state budget and working to ensure it remained in the budget.  Chip also presented the check as part of his support for the Galt Ocean Drive Safety Improvements.  Chip is committed to seeking additional funding in the 2026 session to ensure the project has full funding. 

We thank Chip for his support of this important neighborhood project.  To date, he has obtained $1 million in state funding and is committed to working the upcoming legislative session to obtain additional funding.  his ongoing support of The Galt.  We also thank Chip for his long-time and ongoing support of The Galt and his participation in our neighborhood issues. The 2026 60-day legislative session will convene January 13 and adjourn March 13.