Claim: In October 2017, Dean Trantalis has announced his intent to run for mayor for the Fort Lauderdale elections in 2018 where the election became about pressing issues such as development, infrastructure, traffic, and special interests.
Evidence: The 2018 race for mayor of Fort Lauderdale was said to be the city's most heated election. Trantalis announced his intent to run for mayor late in October 2017. The election became about pressing issues such as development, infrastructure, traffic, and special interests.