Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Broward County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in business jobs with high priority
Port Everglades grants and cruise agreements
The county locked in up to $53.4 million in federal money for port infrastructure, with Broward and two subrecipients putting in at least $25 million (32%).
Airport terminal and airline agreements
New seven-year airline lease templates, a big security contract, and FAA grants were approved; the JetBlue Terminal 5 funding jump to $802 million was pulled for review.
FIFA World Cup 2026 tourism sponsorship
Broward will put $2 million of hotel-bed tax money into the World Cup host committee, betting the seven matches across the county line pump up June-July tourism when it's normally the dead season. Some commissioners griped about the last-minute ask, the inability to use FIFA branding, and whether the return justifies the spend.