Press Releases

Looking ahead: Broward municipal elected officials will be in Tallahassee Jan. 29-31 for Florida League of Cities’ Legislative Action Days. This annual trip provides important opportunities for local electeds to talk with State officials and to meet one-on-one with...

Looking ahead: Broward’s landfills are rapidly reaching capacity and recycling rates have declined. The Broward League of Cities and its members want to better understand what changes need to be made to find long-term sustainable solutions to solid waste management....

Looking ahead: The 9th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit was recently held in Broward County. The focus was "The Business of Resilience," fostering discussions on adaptation, climate and energy solutions and resilience. Not only do we need to...

Looking ahead: The 2018 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday. Broward's municipalities and the Broward League of Cities will have laser focus on protecting and defending home rule, the constitutional right enabling our cities to develop unique and innovative...

Last week: The holiday season is here. We spend time with family and friends celebrating the season and planning for 2018. As municipal elected officials, along with our dedicated city employees, we work hard every day to make our cities great places to live, work and...

Looking ahead: Municipal elected officials are keenly aware of the devastating impact the opioid crisis has on our cities. Last year, opioid overdoses killed 582 people in Broward, with indications that this year’s record will easily double that number. Looking beyond...

Last week: Congratulations to newly elected Broward County Mayor Beam Furr. Mayor Furr and the Broward League of Cities have been working on issues relating to solid waste policy. Through his efforts, Broward County has hired a consultant to conduct a Solid Waste and...

Looking ahead: Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and take stock of all we are grateful for. As elected officials we are thankful for the opportunity to hold public office and lead our great cities. We are thankful for our police, fire and public safety professionals,...

Last Week: Today, Broward County veterans were honored at a virtual Honor Flight, sponsored by Honor Flight South Florida. Honored veterans include those that served during World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm and other military missions. The day's...