display: inline; a spokesperson for the Broward County State Attorneys Office said. font-style: italic; float: left; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom .results_table_container { McKinzie could not be reached for comment Tuesday night. "We appreciate what he's done in service. Broward County Libraries will also be hosting special events at different sites, such as the Celebrating the Women Who Tell Our Stories series. width: 100%; background-color: #6db24f; WebLauderdale Lakes Commissioner Beverly Williams Longtime Lauderdale Lakes Commissioner Beverly Williams announced she will not support Hazelle Rogers bid to become the next Broward County Commissioner for District 9. The Lauderale Lakes Mayor got past questions about payments her campaign made to a Delaware company. top: 2px; Moskowitz, a native of Coral Springs, resigned from FDERM in February after leading the state's response to storms and the pandemic. position: absolute; height: 50px; Two state representatives are among the five people whove asked Florida Gov. Broward Countys 21 Annual Water Matters Day is March 11th. Rogers, a native of Jamaica who represented House District 95 for an eight-year stint until 2016, will succeed Torey Alston on the Commission. According to Birch, By donating to the Walk, you are helping thousands of animals that come through their doors each year. } 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. .election_results_text { Rogers, a career politician, currently serves as the Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes. } During a press conference in Ft. Lauderdale on Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of Democrat Jared Moskowitz and Republican Torey Alston for two Broward County commission seats. A suspect who allegedly carjacked a Broward bus after being involved in a shooting with deputies near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport last week has been arrested, authorities said. He will fill out the remaining two years of Patti Goods term unless she successfully appeals her suspension to the state Senate. background-color: #dac113; WebThe Commissioner is a strong supporter of organized labor and holds Building Trades Meetings quarterly year-round. Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm Phone: 954-357-VOTE (8683) Tags: Health, Miramar, Broward County. Ron DeSantis appointed Torey Alston to the Broward School Board, leaving an important, but vacant position on the Broward County Commission. .race_footer { "We brought, the first in the country to do that, to mobilize the National Guard to do these big testing sites. In the County Commission race, all State executives | With all 33 precincts reporting Tuesday night, Rogers secured 71% of the vote compared to 29% for Guithele Ruiz-Nicolas, a case manager at Broward College. But the Sun-Sentinelendorsed her competitorsaying Rogers, has not earned the public trust.. Now the seat is open again, after Alston moved on to fill the School Board seat, as part of a move by the governor to suspend four members at once. padding-left: 10px; .non_result_row { The filing deadline for this election was May 16, 2022, for petitioning candidates. letter-spacing: .03em; max-height: 580px; Rogers, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, who grew up in Brooklyn, calls herself a career public servant.. WebSincerely, Mark D. Bogen Broward County Commissioner-District 2 In The News Accomplishments Sponsored an item to eliminate County-levied property taxes for low max-width: 75px; Following on the heels of celebrating Black History Month, March is Womens History Month. Are you feeling like you have the luck of the Irish on your side, or just ready for that spring break vacation? Lisa J. Huriash can be reached at lhuriash@sunsentinel.com or 954-572-2008. In Novembers election, three of the seven County Commission seats are up for grabs with two newcomers facing off and a pair of incumbents seeking re-election. Delaware law allows companies to register without disclosing officers or directors. Furr has been the commission leader on creating a trash alternative to Waste Management and the conscientious objector on moral issues such as not turning away a cruise ship with COVID patients at the start of the pandemic. Rogers said her campaign focuses on the workforce and affordable housing, property insurance issues that impact county residents, and spearheading an initiative to convince state lawmakers to expand Medicare and provide affordable healthcare for "everyone. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday appointed Jared Moskowitz and Torey Alston, two individuals who have served in top posts of his administration, to fill two soon .results_row td { background-color: #6db24f; "We are dealing with the housing workforce crisis. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } } overflow-y: auto; She began her political career in Broward County in 1996 when she was elected to the Lauderdale Lakes City Commission, the only woman on the 7-member Commission. FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) - Governor Ron DeSantis has announced his selections to fill two open Broward commission seats. Rogers, 69, who was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, becoming the states rst Jamaican-born elected ofcial, was rst elected to the Lauderhill City Commission in 1996. We are available by phone, email, and social media. Source1Source2. Rogers campaigned on the need for affordable housing, it cant be anything else, she said. Rogers, a Jamaican born Democrat, filed her paperwork with the Broward Supervisor of Elections office last week. BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. The Humane Society of Broward County joined Local 10 News Saturday in continuing its search to find loving, permanent homes for pets. Lauderdale Lakes,Fla. } Jared oversaw that. width: 100% !important; WebCommissioner Jacqueline A. Guzman E-mail: jguzman@sunrisefl.gov Jacqueline A. Guzman was elected to the Sunrise City Commission in November of 2020 and re-elected in 2022. Steven Julian and Brenda Fam defeated John Canter in the primary for Broward County School Board District 6 on August 23, 2022. padding-left: 0; .results_table { The seat, which includes parts of Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Sunrise, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes and Oakland Park, was left open by Torey Alston, who was Jeff Holness defeated Ruth Carter-Lynch in the special general election for Broward County School Board District 5 on November 8, 2022. 2023 Municipal Election Canvassing Board Meetings Archives. I cant wait to get started.. background-color: #003388; } But the county seat is only empty until November. overflow: hidden; Ruiz-Nicolas campaigned on a platform of inclusion, economic development and dealing with infrastructure, such as aging pipes and road repair. .results_row.winner { She also spoke about a 6-year-old cat named Reese who is also looking for a forever home. .race_header.green { District 1 Christina z-index:1; overflow-x: auto; Rogers has decisively outraised and outspent the newcomer to politics raising about $100,000 more than Ruiz-Nicholas and spending $114,689 to her competitors $27,506. margin: 0; Click on the tabs below to show more information about those topics. font-size: 12px; November 23, 2021 / 6:35 PM / CBS Miami. Dont forget to wear your green, and please remember to enjoy the festivities responsibly. Mrs. Rogers looks forward to continuing her public service in Broward County in her new capacity as District 9 Commissioner.. "I will certainly stay engaged politically, Alston said. display: table; Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. .indicate_scroll { .percentage_number { "Thank you governor for this appointment to the Broward County Commission. 6 hours ago Student arrested after bringing loaded gun to Hollywood high school. display: inline-block; Follow on Twitter @LisaHuriash. margin-right: 10px; background: #4c4c4c; overflow-y: hidden; /* Home Active Registered Voters: 2/22/23 Democrat: 596,115 Republican: 269,364 NPA: 380,880 Other: 20,424 Total: 1,266,783 padding-bottom: 8px; I will run our family business with my wife and explore a few other options very soon.". Rogers drew support fromBroward County CommissionerSteve Geller,Cory Shearer, the former president of the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus, and the Service Employees International Union. On Tuesday, Sharief lost a seat in the Florida Senate to Lauren Book. Alston, who went to high school in Pompano Beach, got his MBA from Florida A&M University. Pioneers, both present and past, have made today possible. } Counties | was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Fax: 954-357-7070 } Public policy. Rogers toldFlorida Politicsthat she wants to put her expertise working with different levels of government to use. background-color: #f4f4f4; There were no incumbents in this race. .results_row td:first-child { Wachter says Reese weighs around 20 pounds and doesnt fully know his story because he was left in a dog crate at the shelter. .votebox-results-cell--number { BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. The man wanted for his involvement in a deputy-involved shooting and an armed robbery was arrested Thursday, according to the Broward Sheriffs Office.. 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STAFF LOGIN. In Parkland, there will even be a parade and festival hosted at Pine Trails Park. Reach me at MUdine@Broward.org or at my office at (954) 357-7003. .results_text { On social media, you can find me at Facebook/CommissionerMichael and @MichaelUdine on Twitter or Instagram to receive important updates and see what is happening in our community. height: 22px; .votebox-scroll-container { U.S. President | Fort Lauderdale residents have quite a few candidates to choose from to fill the three vacant seats on the dais 15 to be exact. We dont have any decisions to announce on that vacancy at this time, a governors spokesperson said this week. Primary Election: August 20, 2024 Ballotpedia features 395,437 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This is a developing story. Broward County Commissioners Dale Holness and Barbara Sharief submitted written resignations to run for Congress earlier this year, but neither won the November primary. She was a member of the Sun-Sentinel team that won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the Parkland high school shooting. Hazelle P. Rogers, C.D. Municipal Election: March 14, 2023 .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Ruiz-Nicolas has served as president of the Haitian American Democratic Club, vice chair of Hispanic Unity of Florida, is a member of the Broward School Board Diversity Committee, vice chair of the Broward County Commission on the Status of Women, and chair of the Florida Minority and Women Business Development Task Force. To sum it all up I know District 9 and District 9 knows me," he added. A primary was scheduled for August 23, 2022. left: 0; Please contact us about the issues that impact your local school district. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Broward County Commissioner Torey Alston, who was appointed by Gov. 355 / 355. text-align: left; General Election: November 5, 2024. We are available by phone, email, and social media. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Alston chose not to run for the seat. The same thing happened for an earlier report: A $3,000 payment was made for design marketing materials and then the amended report shows the expense refunded. color: #6db24f; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { These improvements will continue to move our community forward while protecting the investments of residents in their homes and providing vital infrastructure. I cant wait, Furr said late Tuesday night. WebA veteran state lawmaker and longtime Lauderdale Lakes pol, Mayor Hazelle Rogers, bested a newcomer to the political game, winning a seat on the Broward County You can reach her on Twitter @AnneBoca or by emailing [emailprotected]. She encourages the family that adopts her to share their pillows and covers. .votebox { "Thank you for having the confidence in me yet again. 70 Sabina Covo wins special election for Miami District 2 commission seat. } "I am grateful to be serving as a county commissioner representing my community where I was born and raised," he said. } I know he's somebody that's respected across the board here in the community, and is somebody that's proven that he has the ability to work with people, regardless of political party, which is very, very important," said DeSantis. She will address Reverse Mortgages and their negative impact on senior citizens qualified for a home loan modification, and she will promote affordable housing programs to help create generational wealth. Broward Young Democrats and the Dolphin Democrats, an LGBTQ political club, endorsed Ruiz-Nicolas. "I know our community, I know our issues, and I'll be a strong voice on the county commission as a husband, father, and proud business owner. During the pandemic, we were able to actually accelerate some key projects," said DeSantis. Alston had been the governors hand-picked selection when the previous county commissioner gave it up to unsuccessfully run for Congress. .results_row { 16 / 16. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? } Red Broward reportedRogers has been sending campaign money to a newly formed company registered in Delaware, Purple Bird Communications. letter-spacing: 0.03em; width: 100% } color: #888; In addition, we are available to meet by appointment at Coral Springs City Hall. margin-bottom: 4px; = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. McKinzie and DuBose were once friends. But that is just what Mayor Rogers has done. Over her 32 years of public service, Commissioner Rogers has received numerous awards, including: Florida Association of Counties' Champion Award for 2014 and 2015; the Jamaican American Bar Association Legislative Award, 2015; and the Florida League of Cities' Legislative Appreciation Award for four consecutive years 2013-2016. } } letter-spacing: .04em; margin-top: 16px; Dont forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Local 10 News anchor and animal advocate Jacey Birch is also participating in the event and started a fundraising page which you can view here: VCA Walk for the Animals. "He is currently the Chief of Staff for the Florida Department of Transportation and he's been doing a great job there. Williams flayed her on Facebook for that choice, which will make it so that the remaining Commission members choose her replacement, instead of the voters on Election Day. We are available by phone, email, and social media. background-color: #f9d334; vertical-align: middle; color: #888; Their forced removal followed a statewide grand jury report, publicly released on Aug. 19, which found widespread mismanagement, as well as fraud and deceit by district administrators and School Board members. display: block; . WebCommissioner Rogers' priorities are to work with housing professionals on comprehensive programs that address affordability and grant programs. He was competing against Bobby DuBose, a former Fort Lauderdale city commissioner and state representative, and community activist Aude M.L. margin-bottom: -2px !important; Five seats were up for regular election and one seat was up for special election for a two-year unexpired term. Send Your News to Coral Springs #1 Award-Winning News SiteHere. width: 350px; I am very appreciative of the governors support and his appointment.". He really improved the agency in so many different ways and made a great impact on a lot of people who are recovering from storms, people needed help with COVID," said DeSantis. Please enter valid email address to continue. padding-left: 16px; Wachter said Lilly could be mixed with Labrador and German Shepherd and possibly Border Collie. Broward County Election Results for November 8, 2022 | The Palm width: 35px !important; You actually had National Guard generals that would come down and look at that. 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