Media Coverage

Looking Forward: Since 1985, October has been recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Now observed worldwide, it is a vital part of the fight against this terrible disease that affects approximately one in eight women in the United States, and in...

Looking Forward: While there are many public health topics that elected officials need to be aware of, one that has become increasingly prevalent is the use of e-cigarettes, or vaping. Touted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, users of these devices...

Looking Back: I would like to personally congratulate Representative Shevrin Jones of House District 101 and Senator Perry Thurston of Senate District 33 on their election as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of Broward County’s Legislative Delegation....

Looking Ahead: Last week Broward County narrowly avoided a direct hit from Hurricane Dorian. Yes, I was relieved but also reminded how important it is to not get complacent. In 2004, Hurricane Wilma caused more damage than originally anticipated and then like now,...

Looking Ahead: Tomorrow we will celebrate the 125th anniversary of Labor Day, a national holiday created to honor the American workforce. While many of us view the long weekend as the “unofficial end of summer” and a chance to celebrate with friends and family, it’s...

Looking Back: On behalf of the Broward League of Cities, I would like to congratulate Councilman Isaac Salver of Bay Harbor Islands on his installation as President of the Florida League of Cities (FLC) last weekend. The FLC’s Annual Conference was hosted in Orlando,...

Looking Back: Last Tuesday, the Broward League of Cities’ School and Community Public Safety Task Force, co-chaired by Sunrise Mayor Mike Ryan and Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr, issued the League’s Updated Report and Recommendations to its June 2018...