John P. "Jack" Seiler was sworn in for his first term as Mayor of the City of Fort Lauderdale on March 17, 2009. He was reelected for a second three-year term on on January 31, 2012. Prior to being elected Mayor, Seiler served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives. During his tenure as a State Representative, he chaired the Broward Legislative Delegation in 2007-2008 and was Vice Chair of the Delegation in 2006-2007.
State of Florida House of Representatives 2000-2008
Chair of the Broward Legislative Delegation 2007-2008
Vice Chair of the Broward Legislative Delegation 2006-2007
City of Wilton Manors, Mayor 1998-2000, Vice Mayor 1996-1998, Council Member 1993-1996
Current Public Service
Board of Directors, Orange Bowl Committee (1999-present)
Member, Orange Bowl Committee (1994-present) (various chairmanships and subcommittees)
Board of Directors, Notre Dame Club of Greater Fort Lauderdale
Board of Directors, Florida League of Cities
Broward County Courthouse Task Force Advisory Committee
Fort Lauderdale Federal Courthouse Committee
Member, Bench & Bar Committee of the Broward County Bar Association
Board of Directors and Officer, Brian Piccolo Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc.
Kids in Distress Broward Advisory Council
Director, PACE Center for Girls
Board of Directors, St. Thomas More Society
Ambassador, The Pantry of Broward
Advisory Board Member, Winterfest, Inc.
Broward County Resource Recovery Board
Workforce One Council of Elected Officials
South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee
Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Broward County, Executive Committee
Member, Greater Fort Lauderdale Democratic Club
Lector / Usher, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Former Public Service
Chair and Member, City of Wilton Manors Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Chair, Orange Bowl Foundation
Board of Trustees, Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery & Science
Elected Member of the Downtown Council Steering Committee (Area Council of Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce)
General Counsel, Promenade in the Park/Beaux Arts of the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, Inc.
Member, Fort Lauderdale High School Public Affairs Cluster Advisory Board (Government and Legal)
President, Brian Piccolo Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc. (also former Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer)
Director and Advisor, Providence Place Shelter for Homeless Women and Children
Guardian Ad Litem [numerous cases in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth (17th) Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida]
Member, National Urban Fellows Annual Leadership Conference Host Committee
Chair, Lawyer Referral Committee, Broward County Bar Association
Member, Professionalism/Professional Responsibility Committee, Broward County Bar Association
Member, United Way Committee of the Broward County Bar Association
Member, Waiver Review Committee of the School Board of Broward County, Florida
Member, Wilton Manors Visioning Committee and Stakeholders Forum (various subcommittees)
Chair and President, Island City Foundation, Inc. (also former Vice Chairman and Vice President)
Director, Wilton Manors Business Association
Member, Wilton Manors Elementary PTA
Sponsor of “Teacher of the Month”, Wilton Manors Elementary School
Youth Baseball Coach, Fort Lauderdale
Youth Flag Football Coach, Fort Lauderdale
Youth Girls’ Soccer Coach, Fort Lauderdale
Girl’s Softball Coach, City of Fort Lauderdale and City of Wilton Manors
Little League Baseball and Tee Ball Coach, Wilton Manors Little League
Youth Basketball Coach, City of Oakland Park
Member, Democratic Club(s) in Pompano, North Broward, Tri-Cities, Pine Island Ridge, and Greater Fort Lauderdale
Member, Marine Industries of South Florida Manatee Public Awareness Team (2001-2002)
Legal Highlights
Supreme Court, State of Florida, Admitted 1988
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Admitted 1989
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Admitted 2006
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Admitted 2010
District of Columbia, Admitted 1988/1989 (currently inactive due solely to geography)
Awards and Recognitions
Downtowner of the Year, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, 2011
Alumni Achievement Award, University of Miami School of Law, 2011
Juvenile Drug Court Recognition, 2011
Broward Days Appreciation, 2011
Leadership Fort Lauderdale Recognition, 2011
First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale Recognition, 2011
Big Bike Riders Children’s Foundation 4th Annual Celebration of Smiles Charity Ride Recognition, 2011
Honorary Member, Broward County Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, 2010
USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), Honorary Plankowner, 2010
Judge, Winterfest Boat Parade, 2009
Broward Young Democrats, Trailblazer of the Year Award, 2009
United Way of Broward County - Commission on Substance Abuse, Exemplary Leadership Award towards a Healthy and Drug-Free Florida - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - 2009
Notre Dame Club of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Father of the Year, 2009
Realtors Commercial Alliance of Greater Fort Lauderdale Appreciation, 2009
United Negro College Fund, Governors Eighth Annual Luncheon Recognition, 2009
Broward Legislative Delegation Recognition, 2008
Cardinal Gibbons High School, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2008
160th Infantry Korean War Veterans, in recognition of obligation to Mankind, Our Nation, and incalculable force in the promotion of The United States Military Forces and their Veterans, 2008
The Florida League of Cities, Defender of Home Rule Award, 2008
Broward County Council of Professional Firefighters, Trailblazer of the Year Award, 2008
The Florida Association of Counties, William “Doc” Myers Lifetime County Advocate Award, 2008
The Florida Bar Legislative Award, 2008
The Rosemary Barkett Award for Outstanding Demonstrated Commitment to Equal Justice Under the Law, Florida Justice Association, 2008
North Broward Democratic Club for Years of Service in the Florida Legislature, 2008
Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida, University of Miami, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2008
PACE Center for Girls Broward, Community Partnership Award, 2008
Wilton Manors Historical Society Meritorious Service Award, 2008
American Jewish Congress South East Region Distinguished Civic Achievement Award, 2007
The Trial Court Budget Commission Award, in recognition and appreciation of leadership and professionalism in addressing issues facing The Florida Judicial Branch during the 2007 Legislative Session
Keiser University, Appreciation for the Commencement Address to the Class of 2007
Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Proclamation designating Friday, November 16th, 2007, as Florida State Representative John P. “Jack” Seiler Appreciation Day in Broward County
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Legislative Champion of Justice Award, 2007
Broward Days 2008, Appreciation for Participation as Speaker for the Kick-Off Reception
Broward Community College Award, Appreciation for Efforts on Their Behalf, 2006
The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Outstanding Representative Award, 2006
Legal Aid Service of Broward County, “For the Public Good” Legislative Award, 2006
Florida Association of Counties, Counties’ Champion Award, 2005
The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Outstanding Representative Award, 2005
Coastal Conservation Association of Florida, Legislative Conservation Award, 2005
Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida, 2005
Areawide Council on Aging Legislative Leadership Award, 2005
Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale Political Appreciation Award, 2005
Legislator of the Year Award, Broward Sheriff’s Office, 2005
Broward House Award in appreciation for assistance in creating the “Wilton Manors Client Service Center, 2005
Broward Days Award for Leadership and Outstanding Service to Broward Days, 2005
Florida Ocean Sciences Institute, ‘KIDS FIRST’, Captain for “KIDS” Award, 2004-2005
PACE Legislative Leadership Award, 2004
The Trial Court Budget Commission, 2004
Supreme Court of Florida Resolution for significant efforts on Article V, Revision 7 infrastructure and budget, 2004
The Florida Bar President’s Legislative Award, 2004
Florida Associations of Counties, County Champion Award, 2004
The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Outstanding Representative Award, 2004
The Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, House Leadership Award, 2004
Peter Weitzel Friend of the First Amendment Award presented to the House Democratic Caucus with special recognition to Representative Jack Seiler, 2004
Judicial Assistants’ Legislative Award, 2004
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Appreciation Certificate for Participation of Flag Day Celebration, 2004
Pine Island Ridge Democratic Club Distinguished Service Award, 2004
The Florida Bar Business Law Section Distinguished Service Award, 2004
Broward Young Democrats Legislator of the Year Award, 2004
American Heart Association, 2003
Broward Community College, 2003
PACE Legislative Leadership Award, 2003
International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, 2003
Miami-Dade County League of Cities Award, 2003
The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Special Legislative Contributions Award, 2002
The Florida Bar President’s Legislative Award, 2001 Session
American Cancer Society, 2001 Legislative Award
The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Outstanding Freshman Award, 2001
The Trust for Public Land 2001 Legislative Leadership Award (Preservation 2000 and Florida Forever)
Broward Community College Award in appreciation for support of BCC Competitive Edge Program 2001-2002
Florida Banker’s Association for service to Florida Banking Industry
Dolphin Democratic Club, 2001 for commitment to South Florida Gay & Lesbian Community
John P. "Jack" Seiler was sworn in for his first term as Mayor of the City of Fort Lauderdale on March 17, 2009. He was reelected for a second three-year term on on January 31, 2012. Prior to being elected Mayor, Seiler served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives. During his tenure as a State Representative, he chaired the Broward Legislative Delegation in 2007-2008 and was Vice Chair of the Delegation in 2006-2007.
