Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Broward County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues in development
Affordable housing finance for Sanctuary Cove and Sistrunk View
The county is moving toward spending $5 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to help people buy homes rather than rent. Commissioners debated condos vs. single-family and per-district splits before directing staff to bring back a process.
Housing Finance Authority bond plan
The Commission approved a plan letting the Housing Finance Authority issue up to $350 million in mortgage revenue bonds — a financing tool that supports affordable home mortgages.
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Distribution
$5.85 million in county funding will help build 330 Fort Lauderdale rental units, at least 136 income-restricted.
JetBlue Terminal 5 construction funding
Terminal 5 construction funding jumped from $403 million to $802 million due to increased costs and scope at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Composting P3 selection controversy
The county agreed 6-2 to advance Filthy Organics' proposal for a composting facility at the county landfill using Florida's new non-competitive process — Furr and Geller want the Solid Waste Authority to first weigh county ownership against the county's 300,000 tons of annual yard waste.
Margate Carolina Club golf course redevelopment
Residents say a 99-year restrictive covenant should bar homes on the former golf course clubhouse parcel; county staff and Weston officials said the parcels aren't covered, and the land use change passed.
Homelessness services funding
The county approved $20.8 million in homelessness services funding, and a resident proposed letting unhoused people use designated county campground sites overnight to expand the safe parking program.
Dania Beach property acquisition
The county considered spending up to $100 million to buy a large property in Dania Beach, but Commissioner Udine withdrew the proposal after discussion. What the county plans for the site — and whether the idea returns — remains open.
Flood disaster recovery spending priorities
How to spend $29.2 million in federal flood-recovery money from the April 2023 floods: Furr pushed for infrastructure in hard-hit low-income neighborhoods before more housing; the board doubled infrastructure funding to $6 million and rejected a small-business set-aside.
University Station Affordable Housing
The county released some old deed restrictions so a 216-unit affordable rental project called University Station can move forward.
Rental Property Registration and Inspections
Landlords in Broward's rental inspection program no longer pay an annual renewal fee under the newly enacted ordinance.
Small multifamily affordable housing
A $1 million program will fund housing projects under 70 units — filling a gap for church-owned land and small infill sites that can't support big developments. Commissioners clashed over whether it should fund rentals or homeownership, and a broader policy debate is coming.