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Darlene Smith

Commissioner2024-11-19 – 2026-11-25

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Nov 25, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
42
Total speaking time
3:09:31
Avg per meeting
4:31
Segments
2755

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high↓May 2026[19]

Northwest CRA Budget and Infrastructure Funding

400000 dollars allocated annually for Northwest district incentive programs.

medium↑Feb 2026[18]

Commercial and Industrial Master Sign Programs

Minor private expenditures for commercial signage.

high↑Feb 2026[16]

Commercial Building Design and Signage Approvals

Private commercial investment in the district.

critical↓Feb 2026[15]

Costco Pompano Beach Relocation Denial

Significant retail and commercial investment in the regional activity center.

high↓Feb 2026[14]

Affordable Housing Development on NW 18th Avenue

No new funds were allocated at this time; future implementation would rely on existing SHIP allocations.

critical↓Mar 2026[13]

Professional Services Continuing Contracts Stalemate

Impacts project delivery timelines and administrative costs for future CRA capital improvements.

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

Easement Abandonment at 2400 East Atlantic Boulevard

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medium→Feb 2026[10]

Downtown Pompano Beach Overlay Redevelopment

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Veteran-Focused Residential Care Facility

Provides localized care and employment for roughly 23 local workers.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Major Temporary Uses in Commercial and Planned Districts

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Construction impact on Waterford Point condominium

Waterford Point owners face potential out-of-pocket costs if construction damage occurs without financial security in place.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Live Venue building design and signage at Isle of Capri Circle

high↓Feb 2026[9]

Affordable Housing Project at 1910 NW 7th Street

Generates $50,000 in land sale revenue and involves a $50,000 deferred loan to be forgiven over 10 years.

medium↓Feb 2026[9]

324 Haus Residential Development

Private investment in downtown housing stock.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Mobile Home Assistance SHIP Plan Amendment

No new funds were allocated at this time; future implementation would rely on existing SHIP allocations.

critical↓Sep 2026[5]

Downtown Master Development Project Financial and Legal Oversight

Involves a $21 million fund reallocation and multi-billion-dollar downtown master development costs.

high↓Jul 2026[4]

CDBG Grant Allocation and Neighborhood Paving

Allocates $400,000 in program income toward road paving.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Vera Project Approvals

Private real estate investment contributing to the revitalization of the Federal Highway corridor.

high↓May 2026[3]

Habitat for Humanity Infrastructure Agreement

The city will front $577,468.50 in costs, shared between the CRA and Utilities Department, for subsequent reimbursement upon project completion.

critical↓Apr 2026[3]

Downtown Pompano City Hall Redevelopment

Municipal capital funding will support the construction of the new city hall facility.

Decisions during term (12)

Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.