Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Broward County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in environment with medium priority
PFAS 'forever chemicals' litigation settlements
The county would be authorized to join additional drinking water settlements in the national PFAS lawsuit, bringing recovery dollars for water system impacts.
Climate Change Compact cost reduction
The county approved second amendments trimming the term and cost of its staffing agreement with the Institute for Sustainable Communities and the four-county compact interlocal.
Manatee Protection Plan update
Commissioner Fisher's plan directs a full update of the Manatee Protection Plan — boat facility counts, seagrass studies, manatee aerial surveys and boating compliance — with state and federal wildlife agencies.
Battery Recycling Ordinance
Publix and the Retail Federation oppose Geller's battery recycling ordinance, but he warned that killing it would restore the stricter original version taking effect March 1 — a rule aimed at lithium batteries igniting garbage trucks.
RAIN flood early warning system expansion
Cities can now sign on to the county's RAIN flood early-warning system under a new form agreement — useful as flooding risk grows across Broward.