Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Nan H. Rich
Department: County Commission
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MAYOR'S REPORT
A. CANVASSING BOARD
ACTION: (T-12:56 PM) Mayor Rich advised that the Canvassing Board will begin preparing for the Presidential Preference Primary and municipal elections on February 21. In addition, Mayor Rich informed that she will be serving as the Commission’s representative and requested that Commissioners interested in serving as alternates should advise for inclusion on the list for consideration. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. UNCF
ACTION: (T-12:58 PM) Mayor Rich relayed attending the United Negro College Fund’s 23rd Annual South Florida Leaders Luncheon. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. PROCLAMATION
ACTION: (T-12:59 PM) Mayor Rich reported delivering a proclamation on behalf of the County to the National Association of Black Journalists in Florida at the Black Journalist Scholarship Luncheon. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. MENORAH LIGHTING
ACTION: (T-12:59 PM) Mayor Rich informed of attending the menorah lighting at Fort Lauderdale and thanked Commissioner Udine for starting the event three years ago. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. CEREMONY
ACTION: (T-1:01 PM) Mayor Rich announced the Topping Off Ceremony for the Broward County Convention Center’s East Expansion and the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel will be held tomorrow at 10:30, which is an incredible milestone for this project and the whole community. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. MEMORIAL DAY
ACTION: (T-1:01PM) Mayor Rich announced that the Homeless Persons Memorial Day will be held this evening, at the First United Methodist Church located behind the main library parking lot in Fort Lauderdale, in recognition of homeless persons who have passed away. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. HOLIDAY SEASON
ACTION: (T-1:02 PM) Mayor Rich wished everyone a very happy, healthy and peaceful new year and holiday season. In addition, Mayor Rich expressed being very honored and proud to be mayor of this community and thanked everyone for their support. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)