Greetings Hillcrest Residents,
Fall is here, and while the leaves do not change color here in Broward County, our home continues to go through immense changes during autumn. With a critical election rapidly approaching, now is an opportune time for all of us to consider how we work together and find common ground as neighbors. This spirit of collaboration and kindness should be even more relevant as we watch the continued impacts of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton on the rest of Florida and the Southeast United States. While Broward County was spared from these storms, many of our fellow Floridians and Americans were not so lucky. I have seen the goodness of so many Broward County residents who have stepped up to dedicate supplies, money, and time to help the relief efforts. I know this spirit of goodness resides in the wonderful residents of Hillcrest – and I hope that spirit perseveres even in the face of a contentious election season.
Holly-Go Shuttle
Hollywood has officially launched a free community shuttle! As of October 1st, service has officially begun on the Holly-Go shuttle, which will offer four different lines to help residents get around. The Orange Line (East Central), Red Line (A1A), Green Line (Southeast), and Blue Line (Southwest) can take residents all over the city in comfort, and for free! This community shuttle is a great way to save money, avoid gridlock, and get around with less stress. This shuttle is a testament to the importance of the transportation surtax approved by voters in 2018, which enabled cities to receive funding for community shuttle programs. I was glad to attend the ribbon cutting of this exciting new venture. I know Hillcrest residents are looking forward to embracing and enjoying the Holly-Go Shuttle!
Elections
Election day is nearly here! The 2024 election will be held Tuesday, November 5th and with so much at stake in this critical election, we hope that this year sees record turnout here in Broward County! In addition to the Presidential race, there are also many crucial municipal races on the ballot this year. That includes competitive elections in District 6, which includes Hollywood Branch Library. These local races can often have just as much impact on our democracy and policy as the top of the ticket. The election will also feature hugely important Constitutional Amendments. If you need to check your voter registration status, request a vote-by-mail ballot, or find your election day voting precinct, please go to browardvotes.gov. In-person early voting begins October 21st from 7am to 7pm each day. You can vote at any early vote site in Broward County no matter where you live – including any of the four sites in District Six! These early vote sites also feature drop-off mailboxes for vote-by-mail ballots, which can be more convenient and safe than placing them in the mail. It is worth noting that if you have not requested a vote-by-mail ballot in an election since 2022, you must do so again under state law! If you have any difficulty with voting, including not receiving a ballot that you requested or difficulty at a polling site, please contact my office. See you at the polls!
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.
