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... For instance, schools predominated by Black, Latinx, and Asian students receive $23 billion less in funding than predominately white districts. This is because schools primarily rely on local property taxes rather than a broader pool of funding to equalize school resources. Furthermore, education as a solution to closing the wealth gap is inherently flawed. ...
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Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode AWARD AND RECOGNITION HIGHLIGHTS Story 1 Broward County received numerous awards and recognitions for programs and services that promote livability in our community and enhance quality of life. National Association of Counties (NACo) Awards The County won 13 NACo Awards, including recognition for ...
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Banner Image Missing Swearing-In Ceremonies Held WEDNESDAY for New Broward County Commissioners Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 at 230PM BROWARD COUNTY, FL- Broward will welcome two new County Commissioners at a swearing-in ceremony scheduled on Wednesday, January 12th at 2:30pm at Parkland City Hall, 6600 University Drive in Parkland. Commissioner-designate ...
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Attachments Go_OrangeDay-015 (002).jpg Broward Commissioners wear orange in support of Hunger Awareness Month/Go Orange Day. (Left to Right: Commissioner Michael Udine, Commissioner Nan Rich, Mayor Beam Furr, Commissioner Barbara Sharief, Commissioner Tim Ryan) Broward Commissioners wear orange in support of Hunger Awareness Month/Go Orange Day. (Left to ...
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Banner Image Missing Celebrate Black History Month with Broward Mayor and BBEO at AARLCC Broward County, FL - The Broward Black Elected Officials (BBEO), and Mayor Dale V.C. Holness, Chair of BBEO, will host their Black History Month Program at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) located at 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort ...
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(National Wildlife Federation) ____ Schoolyard Habitat Site (National Wildlife Federation) Has property received any other awards? Name of award(s) ___... Approximate property size: ____ 0 - ½ acre ____ ½ -1 acre ____ 1 + acre ____ Acres Please summarize highlights of landscape. Describe what makes it a model NatureScape property. ...
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Banner Image Missing County Joins Coalition of 25 State and Local Governments in Support of EPA Clean Power Plan - Coalition Cities Critical Need for Rules to Protect the Public, Environment, and Economic Growth - DATE: November 4, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Kristin Carter Chief of Staff for Mayor Tim Ryan PHONE: 954-357-7007 EMAIL: kmcarter@broward.org BROWARD ...
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The total millage (property tax) rate will remain the same as fiscal year 2015. The proposed combined millage rate for ... A homestead property with the "Save Our Homes" differential and an average taxable value of $128,000 will experience an estimated increase in taxes of $6. A non-homesteaded residential property, with an average taxable value of $153,000 ...
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Following the State of the County Address, Commissioners will also say farewell to Mayor Kiar and Commissioner Lois Wexler. Mayor Kiar leaves his District 1 Commission seat after successfully being elected to serve as the new Broward County Property Appraiser. Commissioner Lois Wexler, was elected to represent District 5 in 2004 and has served a maximum term ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Welcomes New U.S. Citizens DATE: June 15, 2015 CONTACT: Kimberly Maroe Public Information Manager, Broward Commission PHONE: 954-357-8053 EMAIL: kmaroe@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Forty-nine people from sixteen countries can officially call themselves Americans today. Broward County Commissioner Barbara Sharief welcomed the ...
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Banner Image Missing Photo Opportunity and Media Event at Port Everglades Today DATE: September 12, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Ellen Kennedy Port Everglades Communications PHONE: 954-468-3508 CELL: 954-868-0220 EMAIL: ekennedy@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County's Port Everglades will hold a Media Event/Photo Opportunity today to provide an update on ...
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Banner Image Missing 911 National Education Month Honors Telecommunicators BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Commissioners will commemorate April as 911 National Education Month by honoring two County 911 telecommunicators for their exemplary leadership and distinguished and compassionate service to Broward residents. Broward Vice Mayor Michael Udine will present this ...
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Mayor Bogen says unemployment is at an all time low of 2.8% in Broward County and that the County maintains a highly coveted AAA Bond Rating by all three credit agencies, an indication of good investment choices and budget decisions. "Broward County passed a $5.8 billion budget this year without raising property taxes," said Bogen. "We got a lot of things ...
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is that the Port is a self-funded enterprise that is supported by user fees as opposed to local property taxes. So, this project, while generating a terrific economic impact for the community, will not use any property tax dollars. ... Derek Wallin talked about the benefits of building a new, modern facility on the existing Coast Guard property. "This is a ...
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Banner Image Missing New Nancy J. Cotterman Center Foundation Celebration - 10AM, Monday, December 13th, 2021 - BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Commissioners will be joining County Staff for the "Foundation Celebration" of the New Nancy J. Cotterman Center (NJCC), a brand-new 28,000 square-foot building housing Broward's only Certified Rape Crisis Center ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Commissioners Respond to Uber Announcement DATE: July 7, 2015 CONTACT: Kimberly Maroe Public Information Manager, Broward Commission PHONE: 954-357-8053 EMAIL: kmaroe@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - In April, Broward County Commissioners approved an ordinance that prioritized public safety and allowed transportation network ...
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Banner Image Missing FEC Unveils New Rail Facility at Port Everglades DATE: July 14, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Ellen Kennedy Assistant Director/Communications Port Everglades Business Development PHONE: 954-468-3508 EMAIL: ekennedy@broward.org MEDIA CONTACT: Robyn Flood Manager, Communications & Marketing Florida East Coast Railways, LLC PHONE: 904-538-6218 EMAIL: ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward County Commission Welcomes the World to FITCE 2018 BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Commissioners welcomed former presidents, international Consul Generals, foreign trade experts, international delegations and business influencers from all over the world as the fourth annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward County Remembers Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Anniversary BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen with Parkland and Coral Spring Mayors joined together to remember those who lost their lives and those who are still recovering as the one-year anniversary of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ...
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... 3:28 PM Broward County Film Summit 5/3/2022 11:21 AM Commissioners Take Action to Protect Renters 4/29/2022 4:06 PM County Commissioners Restrict Use of Plastics on County Property 4/29/2022 2:47 PM Commissioners Take Action to Protect Renters 4/21/2022 12:17 PM 911 National Education Month Honors Telecommunicators 4/5/2022 5:42 PM Broward County ...
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Banner Image Missing Celebrating Broward's Centennial at the Annual Water Matters Day DATE: March 27, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Rudy Rudolph Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division PHONE: 954-519-0328 EMAIL: rrudolph@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - A record number of exhibitors participated at the "13th Annual Water Matters Day - Celebrating Our ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward County Commission Endorses National Power Plant Emission Limits DATE: June 25, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Jason Liechty, Environmental Projects Coordinator, Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division, Broward County PHONE: 954-519-0310 EMAIL: jliechty@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - The Broward County Commission ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Library/School District Celebrate Successful Digital Library Card September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Broward County School Board celebrated the successful partnership with Broward County Library (BCL) that led to the creation of the BCL Digital Direct Library Card. The digital Ecard pilot program ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Courthouse West Wing Named after Skip Campbell BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The west wing of the Broward County Courthouse will be named the Skip Campbell Building, in honor of the former Florida state senator and Coral Springs Mayor. Broward Vice Mayor Mark Bogen made the proposal with unanimous commission approval and acknowledgement. ...
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Banner Image Missing Hillsboro Pineland Reopens as Kristin Jacobs Natural Area BROWARD COUNTY, FL - On Tuesday, April 6th, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners paid tribute to a former Commissioner by officially changing the name of Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area (5591 NW 74th Place, Coconut Creek 33073; 954-357-8109) to Kristin Jacobs Natural ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward's New Land Use Plan Looks to the Year 2040 and Beyond DATE: September 30, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Kimberly Maroe Public Information Manager, Broward County Commission PHONE: 954-357-8053 EMAIL: kmaroe@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The BrowardNext Broward County Land Use Plan looks to the year 2040 and beyond to address the ...
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Banner Image Missing Animal Care to Host "Ground-digging" Ceremony - Event to mark the start of construction on new multi-million dollar shelter - DATE: May 13, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Mendheim, Animal Care and Adoption Division PHONE: 954-359-1010 EMAIL: lmendheim@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The County's "pet project," a state-of-the-art $15.2 million ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward Commissioners Ask for Ordinance Aimed at Reducing Accidents at Busy County Intersections DATE: April 15, 2015 CONTACT: Kimberly Maroe, Public Information Manager Broward County Commission PHONE: 954-357-8053 EMAIL: kmaroe@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - County Commissioners are working to reduce car accidents involving ...
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Banner Image Missing Neil Goldberg Introduces the Cast of Broward 100's Premier Performance - Celebrating the Passion & Rhythm of the People - DATE: June 30, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Jody Horne-Leshinsky Broward Cultural Division PHONE: 954-357-7463 EMAIL: jleshinsky@broward.org We know them as neighbors We know them as friends We know them as people we work with ...
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Banner Image Missing Broward County Transit Partners with Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization to Present 2nd Annual Safe Streets Summit on January 22 DATE: January 16, 2015 CONTACT: Mary Shaffer, Broward County Transit PHONE: 954-357-8366 EMAIL: mshaffer@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, FL - On Thursday, January 22nd, hundreds of elected officials and ...
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