Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Broward County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
14 issues with low priority
Bertha Henry boardroom dedication
A public hearing would name Convention Center Boardroom 2.D.3 in honor of former longtime County Administrator Bertha Henry.
County Ombudsman proposal
Mayor Bogen's proposal to create a county ombudsman office — a go-to office for resident complaints — was pushed to after the November election.
Regional climate change compact
The county cut its payments and shortened the term of the agreement staffing the four-county regional climate compact.
Allegiant Air service complaints
Mayor Bogen aired photos of massive Allegiant check-in lines and questioned rewarding the airline with more gates; the airport director promised to push for better service.
CPA services contract debate
A five-firm accounting services vendor list split commissioners 6-2 before being deferred to the next meeting after a successful reconsideration.
2027 meeting schedule conflicts with Passover
Mayor Gomez pointed out the proposed April 22, 2027 meeting falls on the first day of Passover, when observant Jewish members cannot work. Staff will combine the March and April meetings and propose an earlier April date.
Renaming Hollywood North Beach Park for Suzanne Gunzburger
Hollywood North Beach Park will be renamed for the late Commissioner Suzanne Gunzburger, pending state approval since it's on state land.
Cultural sponsorship set-asides for commissioners
A proposal to reserve $25,000 per district in arts festival sponsorship money drew a long debate over commissioner slush funds versus equity for historically overlooked districts; the board reached no consensus.
Sister Cities relationship with Pingtung County, Taiwan
Broward's first sister-county relationship, covering economic development, cultural exchange, tourism and climate resiliency. Commissioner Davis wants a sister city board created and questioned the 'sister cities' name for a county-to-county pairing.
Small Business Support — Sign Grants and Recognition
The commission proclaimed Small Business Appreciation Week and heard from SBA and local restaurant owners, but Commissioner Davis's small-business sign grant pilot program for underserved corridors failed on a 3-0 vote.
Boat ramp replacements
The county backed grant applications for replacing boat ramps at Markham Park ($125,000 requested) and the West Broward boat ramp ($85,000 requested), with county matches of $25,000 and $85,000.
Ticket distribution policy deferred to April
A policy governing how commissioners hand out tickets from sponsorships and donations got tangled in a deferral fight and slipped to the first April meeting.
Broward Days legislative strategy
Mayor Bogen and several commissioners said the annual Tallahassee trip should be rebuilt around pre-scheduled legislator meetings rather than a speaker series. Staff will work with lobbyists to set appointments ahead of time next year.
Attorney conflict-of-interest question
The Planning Council's law firm withdrew its conflict waiver after Hollywood switched counsel, leaving a question about representation that will be resolved after further review.