Greetings Hillcrest Residents,
It’s always the most wonderful time of the year when we are here in Broward County! The holiday season is here, and with the joy of the season also comes feelings of renewal and community as we approach a new year the only way we know how – together. As we celebrate with our families and friends, I hope we remember the holiday season can be hard for many of our neighbors. Loss and grief are felt by so many this time of year – even those who put on a happy face. With that in mind, I know that our wonderful Hillcrest residents will show the kind of love and uplifting support that defines our home. Hillcrest has always been an area that exemplifies the best of Broward County. The holiday season is a great time to remember just how special the community we have built is. Happy Holidays – and don’t drink too much eggnog!
Each year, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners elects a new Mayor and Vice Mayor. I am honored to have been elected to serve as your Vice Mayor for the next year! The Vice Mayor position is an opportunity to advance crucial priorities for Broward County and meet residents from all over our region. I will serve alongside Mayor Nan Rich. Mayor Rich is a longtime colleague and will be a fantastic advocate for Broward County. I look forward to working together with all of you to serve in this role and help to make our home the best place to live, work, and play. Even as Vice Mayor, I remain your regular District Six commissioner, and will always be here to help with any of your needs!
COP28
I was proud to represent Broward County at the United Nations Annual Climate Change Conference, COP28, in Dubai. This is the largest and most important climate change gathering in the world, and featured the leaders from virtually every nation on Earth as well as the world’s foremost scientific experts and climate advocates. For the first time, this event featured the Local Climate Action Summit – an unprecedented effort to involve local governments in the global effort to combat this generational challenge. This event also featured Broward County formally joining the Resilient Cities Network as one of 101 cities leading the charge on urban resilience. Broward County is on the frontlines of climate change, facing rising sea levels, extreme weather, and public health risks. That is why it was so important for Broward County to share our experiences and learn from others who are taking bold and innovative actions. This event brought 70,000 participants from 198 countries. I am so glad Broward County was able to take a leadership role and represent on a global stage. Thank you to our Chief Resilience Officer, Dr. Jennifer Jurado, for joining me at COP28 and showing that Broward County has the expertise and leadership needed to be a model for other local governments across the world.
Contact Us
Our District office is conveniently located within the lobby of the Hollywood Branch of the Broward County Public Library at 2600 Hollywood Blvd, next to Hollywood City Hall. My District office staff is available to you from 10 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. My staff is also working from my office in Fort Lauderdale and from other locations within our District. The Fort Lauderdale office is open for your convenience Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 954-357-7006/7790, or email me at bfurr@broward.org.
