Media Coverage
President Tim Lonergan in Sun Sentinel 100
Looking ahead: This year, Broward’s 31 municipalities are celebrating the ratification of Constitutional Home Rule authority approved by Florida voters 50 years ago. Home rule is the belief that government closest to the people governs best, that local decisions...
President Tim Lonergan in Sun Sentinel 100
Looking ahead: Following the successful cave rescue operation by brave first responders in Thailand, we are reminded to honor and thank local first responders, our community hereos, who put themselves on the front line of disasters while jeopardizing their own safety...
President Tim Lonergan in Sun Sentinel 100
Looking ahead: Homelessness continues to be a significant issue throughout our communities. Recognizing that solutions are very challenging, we welcome the efforts of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, United Way and the Broward Workshop. We need to keep working on...
President Tim Lonergan in Sun Sentinel 100
Looking ahead: The Fourth of July holiday is upon us and many cities are planning parades, concerts, children’s activities and firework displays. These are great events to share with your family and neighbors so check your city’s website to see what festivities are...
Mayor Greg Ross receives Broward League of Cities 2018 Samuel S. Goren Presidential Award
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – The Broward League of Cities awarded the 2018 Samuel S. Goren Presidential Award to Greg Ross, Mayor of the City of Cooper City. It is the highest ranked leadership award given by the League to recognize extraordinary commitment and...
President Tim Lonergan in Sun Sentinel 100
Looking ahead: For many reasons, it has become more difficult to attract and recruit qualified police officers. As first responders, they are responsible for our safety and deserve our support. It is a dangerous and physically and emotionally challenging job, but one...
President Tim Lonergan in Sun Sentinel 100
Looking ahead: Broward County has one of the highest rates of drowning fatalities in children ages 1-4. Most drownings happen when a child wanders away from a supervised area without anyone noticing. Water Smart Broward, a drowning prevention initiative, suggests...
President Tim Lonergan in Sun Sentinel 100
Last week: The Broward League of Cities School and Community Public Safety Task Force, formed in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, presented the first comprehensive look at what needs to be and what can be done to improve school and...
Post-MSD Massacre Task Force Issues Initial Report and Recommendations on School and Community Public Safety
Parkland, Fla. – (June 4, 2018) On Monday June 4, 2018, in wake of the February 14, 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the Broward League of Cities’ School and Community Public Safety Task Force will issue its Initial...
President Tim Lonergan in Sun Sentinel 100
Last week: June 2 was National Gun Violence Awareness Day. We in Broward County truly understand gun violence and its life altering impact in light of the MSD tragedy. Local elected officials, community leaders and MSD victims’ families have worked hard to make sure...