Dear friends and neighbors,

September has been a busy month. I had the privilege of attending the groundbreaking ceremony of our new Hollywood Police Department Headquarters, located less than two miles from Hillcrest. Construction has begun. This state-of-the-art facility will go a long way in achieving our goal of being a safe, clean city that is focused on excellent service. All efforts are being made to minimize the impact of construction to the surrounding community. You can learn more and stay updated on the progress by visiting the following website – https://newhollywoodpolicehq.com/

On September 11th, I participated in a commemoration of Patriot Day at Fire Station 31 on Hollywood Boulevard. It was also the day for the Annual Firefighter Memorial Name Installation, a day when we honor the memory of our local firefighters who have lost their lives. Fire Chief Russo delivered an inspiring message of remembrance and the need for unity, as necessary today as it was in the aftermath of the September 11th tragedy. Many of our most difficult challenges are best overcome when we come together for a common purpose.

I began serving as your representative on the Hollywood city commission nearly two years ago. In that time, I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you. With only one exception, I have attended every one of the meetings where Hillcrest building leaders meet monthly. Recently, some of you invited me to visit your buildings to meet your neighbors and that was great! I especially love running into you at places out and about in our city as we support our small and locally owned businesses to ensure they continue to thrive. Access to your representative is essential to the way our system of government works. Interacting with you is my favorite part of doing this work. Please reach out with your thoughts and ideas on making our community the best that it can be. You can reach me by calling 954-921-3321
or send email to iquintana@hollywoodfl.org