Greetings Hillcrest Residents,
Happy New Year! 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year. While the state and national environment may be full of divisiveness and conflict, I am proud to say that Broward County continues to lead in a unified, wholehearted fashion. This year, I look forward to working together to address some of the biggest issues facing Broward County. This includes continuing to build our resilience and sustainability through our new Broward County Resilience Plan, further enacting our Broward Mobility Advancement Program through our surtax, expanding affordable housing, fighting for our libraries and our cultural division in the face of funding cuts and speech restrictions, and much, much more.
2026 is significant in that it is my final year as a Broward County Commissioner. I am so proud to have served as a County Commissioner representing Hillcrest since 2026. Hillcrest is one of the most active communities anywhere in Broward County, and it has been a privilege to work with residents like you on everything from small issues to huge projects. I am still your County Commissioner until November 2026, so never hesitate to reach out!
Reorganization
The past month brought the formal reorganization process for our Broward County Commission. This means that a new Mayor and Vice Mayor were elected to serve for 2026. Congratulations to Mayor Mark Bogen on his selection by our Commission. Mayor Bogen has served on the Commission since 2014 and represents District 2 in Northern Broward County. His priorities include Animal Care, clean water, and his signature Broward County Heart Project, which has provided free heart scans to many Broward residents in need of life-saving care. The new Vice Mayor is Robert McKinzie. Vice Mayor McKinzie has served since 2022 and represents District 8 in Central Broward. His top priorities include small business, neighborhood improvement, and the arts. I look forward to continuing the great work of our Commission!
During my final meeting as Mayor, before I handed over the gavel, I had the honor to present the annual State of the County. The State of the County was an opportunity to reflect on all the progress we made in 2025. It was particularly noteworthy given the immense challenges faced from our federal government as well as Florida DOGE and other budget complexities. In a time when many of our principles and progress has been abandoned, I am so proud of how Broward County lead by example and continued our long tradition of compassion and service. Thank you to the thousands of Broward County employees who helped make this a productive year, and to the two million Broward residents of all backgrounds who make this a wonderful place to call home.
Contact Us
My District office staff is available to you from 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Due to an accident at the Hollywood Library, this location is currently closed. My staff is also working from my office in Fort Lauderdale and from other locations within our District 6. 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, call 954-357-7006/7790, or email me at bfurr@broward.org.
