Greetings Hillcrest Residents,
Happy New Year! 2024 is set to be a crucially important year for our country – and for Broward County. This year will see a Presidential election, as well as critical elections up and down the ticket. The results of this election will have ramifications for generations to come, with lasting impacts on our environment, economy, and the very foundation of our democracy itself. With so much at stake, I hope we see record turnout this year in Broward County and throughout the State of Florida. While it may be a cliché to say this is the most important election of our lifetimes, the ramifications of the 2024 election make that truism feel like an essential statement of fact. During the 2024 Florida legislative session, bills have already been filed that can have an impact on the ability for our residents to vote-by-mail and exercise their right to vote in a free and fair election. To stay the most up-to-date on election law, your registration status, and where and how to vote, visit browardvotes.gov.
The importance of 2024 stretches beyond elections. This year is also shaping up to be an inflection point for many important projects here in Broward County. In 2024, I expect major progress to be made on long-term goals such as solid waste, transit, resilience, and much more. Our Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority is hard at work in creating a comprehensive system that will reduce waste and increase reuse. We are also working to bring commuter rail along the FEC tracks to our downtowns, including in Hollywood, and implementing the PREMO Mobility Plan that is the fruit of our transportation surtax. This plan will reduce congestion and maximize transit options. As always, building resilience will be a primary focus, and I expect that 2024 will see significant steps in implementing electric vehicle infrastructure, building resilience along our coastline, and making needed improvements to our drainage. Broward County will also be focused on improving housing affordability, enhancing our cultural offerings, maximizing our Port and Airport, and much more. During such a landmark year, I am honored to serve as Vice Mayor this year along with my colleagues on the Broward County Commission. As always, never hesitate to reach out to my office with questions or a great idea!
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.
