Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Broward County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Senior meal and food insecurity funding
Sparked by Commissioner Geller's amendment removing fresh-food criteria from land use rules, commissioners discussed pushing developers to bring full grocery stores — not just convenience stores — to underserved neighborhoods.
Alpha 250 Property sale fails
The county must start selling the 22-acre vacant parcel under a settlement agreement, but Coconut Creek asked for a delay to explore affordable housing and solid-waste uses, and Pompano Beach expressed interest in buying it. The motion to start the process failed 2-0.
Lawsuit against Broward County Tax Collector
The board took up authorizing a lawsuit against the Broward Tax Collector over excess fees in its 2024-2025 annual report.
County Auditor selection charter amendment
Voters will decide this November whether the commission can pick the County Auditor from among three candidates.
Project Dashboard transparency tool
The county launched a live dashboard tracking 164 major projects — courthouse garage, government center, road work — with green/yellow/red status, updated at least every two weeks, with public access planned.