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Fort Lauderdale
Environment

Synthetic turf

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Public comments
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Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Public comments (3)

ConcernedSusie BaileyOct 6, 2026

Sustainability Advisory Board member summarized the board's four recommendations on synthetic turf.

City Commission CRA Board Meeting and Conference Meeting - Oct 6, 2026 · 33:25 →
ConcernedSusan ChapnikOct 6, 2026

Retired environmental chemist demonstrated turf components and warned about lead, zinc and 6PPD-quinone in crumb rubber infill harming aquatic life.

City Commission CRA Board Meeting and Conference Meeting - Oct 6, 2026 · 38:30 →
OpposedTrish HallidayOct 6, 2026

40-year resident described grandchildren burned and stained by turf granules and urged the commission to heed the expert testimony.

City Commission CRA Board Meeting and Conference Meeting - Oct 6, 2026 · 46:52 →