Press Releases

Last Week: Congratulations to the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) on celebrating its 40th anniversary. The MPO works to address overall mobility needs for regional transportation in Broward County. Broward’s cities are an integral part of the MPO,...

Looking ahead: November is Military Family Appreciation month. Military families are important as the strength of our soldiers comes from the strength of their families. They are a vital connection between soldiers and the military’s ability to remain strong. All...

Last week: Elected officials from Broward County’s cities joined Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief Saturday night and hundreds of supporters at United Way’s black-tie Mayors’ Gala. The message was clear: By working together as a team on common goals, elected...

Last week: Elected officials from Broward County cities were in Washington this week, meeting members of Congress to support programs to assist local government: National Flood Insurance Program limiting costs and funding flood mapping and mitigation; three-year...

Last week: We offer our thoughts and prayers to the victims and families of the horrific Las Vegas shooting. As elected officials, we know that tragedy can strike within our cities at any time and without warning. Our first responders are well trained to respond, but...

Looking ahead: As more people look for news on their smartphones, tablets or computers, many residents are turning to their city’s social media accounts for the most updated information about their community. During Hurricane Irma, up-to-the-minute information about...

Looking ahead: Learn how you can help your city clean up your neighborhood after Hurricane Irma. Each city has been clearing roadways and is or will be working to remove storm debris from homes and businesses. You can help by separating vegetative debris from fencing...

Looking ahead: In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, millions of people will face enormous physical and emotional challenges. Many will be left without power or running water. Lives will be endangered, possessions lost and homes destroyed. Hopefully, anyone touched by...

Last week: Congratulations to Memorial Health System’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital on 25 years as one of the leading pediatric hospitals. U.S. News & World Report recognized the children’s hospital for the fifth consecutive year as one of the top 50 nationally in...

Looking ahead: Home Rule Authority, a constitutional right guaranteed to Florida’s 425 cities, towns and villages is under siege. Gil Ziffer, newly elected president of the Florida League of Cities, has pledged to protect home rule powers of municipalities through his...