Todd Drozky was sworn in as mayor of the City of Deerfield Beach during the commission's meeting, joining newly elected commissioners Tom Plaut and Daniel Chenetzky on the dais. The ceremony included tributes to outgoing Mayor Bill Gantz and outgoing Commissioner Bernie Parnas, who were thanked for their years of service.

Drozky used his first remarks as mayor to set a short list of priorities he said he will pursue with city staff and the commission. He said the city should create a full-time economic development coordinator to attract and support businesses, modernize the building-permit process (including online submittal), and launch a focused planning effort for Dixie Highway that includes business owners, pastors and residents. "I am proposing that we have a full time economic development coordinator here in the city of Deerfield Beach," Drozky said, adding that permitting must be easier and faster.

Drozky also said he will press the city manager to place a bond measure on a future March ballot to fund new police stations and parks. "So city manager, my task to you in 2 years, I want to see a bond on the ... March ballot, for new police stations and parks in the city of Deerfield Beach," he said. He framed the request as part of a broader effort to rebuild infrastructure, noting the city’s limited capacity to pay for several large projects without voter approval.

Outgoing Mayor Bill Gantz and Commissioner Bernie Parnas were honored with staff remarks, a short tribute video and multiple speeches from colleagues and regional officials. City staff, elected officials and community members praised both for long service and for projects the commission completed during their tenures, including recognition of Juneteenth as a holiday and investments in parks, aging services and waterfront assets.

New commissioners made brief remarks after taking their oaths. Commissioner Tom Plaut described a long history of civic involvement and said he plans to treat the commission role as a full-time commitment to the city. Commissioner Daniel Chenetzky said he will be an "open and humble servant" focused on improving the city for all residents.

Other ceremonial items included a $1,000 donation to the local Packer Rattlers youth program from the Rotary Club of Deerfield Beach and brief recognition of awards and former elected officials in the audience.

Drozky said he expects to change some meeting procedures and agendas in the coming weeks, and he asked colleagues and staff to work with him as those details are developed. He closed by urging commissioners to engage residents and to pursue projects that keep Deerfield Beach "a small beach village" while allowing targeted redevelopment in downtown and corridor areas.

The meeting then moved on to regular agenda business, including several land-use and consent items.