Boca Raton Mayor Meets with FAU Students at Town Hall

Thomson engages with campus community in first public appearance since taking office.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:45am

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A solitary figure of a man in a suit standing in a dimly lit office, with warm sunlight streaming in through a window and casting deep shadows across the room, conceptually representing the mayor's outreach to the university community.In his first public appearance since taking office, Boca Raton's new mayor seeks to connect with the local university community.Boca Raton Today

Newly elected Boca Raton Mayor Andy Thomson made his first public appearance at Florida Atlantic University on Wednesday evening, speaking with FAU students at a Town Hall hosted by the FAU College Democrats. Thomson discussed key issues and engaged with the campus community since being sworn in on March 31.

Why it matters

As the mayor of a city with a large university presence, Thomson's outreach to FAU students demonstrates his commitment to building relationships and addressing the concerns of the local college community.

The details

The Town Hall event provided an opportunity for FAU students to directly interact with Mayor Thomson and discuss topics such as town-gown relations, student housing, and economic development. Thomson fielded questions from the audience and emphasized his desire to be an accessible and responsive leader for the Boca Raton community.

  • Mayor Thomson was sworn into office on March 31, 2026.
  • The Town Hall event took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Andy Thomson

The newly elected mayor of Boca Raton, Florida, who took office on March 31, 2026.

FAU College Democrats

The student organization at Florida Atlantic University that hosted the Town Hall event featuring Mayor Thomson.

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What they’re saying

“As mayor, I'm committed to being an accessible and responsive leader for the entire Boca Raton community, including our important university population.”

— Andy Thomson, Mayor of Boca Raton

What’s next

Mayor Thomson is expected to continue engaging with FAU students and faculty in the coming months as he settles into his new role.

The takeaway

Mayor Thomson's outreach to the FAU community demonstrates his desire to build strong town-gown relations and address the unique needs and concerns of the local college population.