Broward League of Cities

Happy Labor Day to our ONE Broward Community! With 31 cities here in Broward County, there are so many parks and amenities to explore. Enjoy your day!

Warmer temps and standing water means an influx of mosquito breeding grounds. Broward County Government provides free larvicide service to Broward County residents and business owners- learn more at the link below.

https://www.broward.org/Mosquito/Pages/MosquitoServiceRequest.aspx

What steps are you taking to reduce your environmental impact?

Do you know the size of your business’ carbon footprint? We want to hear from you!

Visit Broward.org/climate/carbon for more information on the Carbon Conscious Business Program and discover resources to lower your environmental impact.

Take our brief survey to register your business and receive exclusive decals, support from County staff, and the chance to be highlighted as a case study in Broward County materials.

Public safety is all our responsibility. The Broward Sheriff's Office has a public-private partnership where residents and business owners can partner with the BSO Real Time Crime Center (FTCC) to provide security camera footage to help prevent crime.

Learn more about the program at https://www.sheriff.org/PPP/Pages/default.aspx

The second Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins today. Please share this with your residents and business owners so they can be prepared ahead of a storm.

https://floridarevenue.com/DisasterPrep/Pages/default.aspx

The Florida League of Cities, Inc. Florida City Government Week returns October 21-27. If you'd like to participate and receive free stickers, register by 9/3 at the link below.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/FloridaLeagueOfCities1/FloridaCityGovernmentWeekMaterialsRequest

We're getting a jump start on Hunger Action Month (which starts September 1st)!
Help fill our Food Drive 365 donation bins with some of the most needed items:
🍽️Peanut butter
🍽️Pasta
🍽️Cereal
🍽️Mac & Cheese
Bin locations are available here: https://ow.ly/2Oe950SXAxh

This year is an election year- remember to remind your residents the deadline to register to vote in the 2024 General Election is October 7, 2024.

Registering is easy, simply visit the link below to begin the sign-up process.

https://registertovoteflorida.gov/home

Keep your municipality, and your residents, prepared for a storm by reviewing Broward County Government's free hurricane preparedness resources at the link below.

https://www.broward.org/hurricane/Pages/Default.aspx

It's almost the weekend- plan a trip to the Sawgrass Trailhead on the west end of the City of Tamarac to enjoy a scenic hike, bike ride, or day of fishing.

We can't wait to see you at our 2024 Annual Conference August 15-17! Mark your calendars for our "Know Before You Go" webinar on August 7 at 2 p.m. for tips on how to prepare. Register at bit.ly/4bNWhxg.

As NLC celebrates 100 years of advocating for cities, towns and villages, now is an ideal time to focus on the future of local government — the next 100 years.

NLC Leadership Applications are now open. Bring your voice, experience and leadership to NLC and lead for a new era. Applications close Sept. 9. Apply Today: https://www.nlc.org/initiative/leadership-application/

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for its Resilient Florida Program grant.

This program offers grants to offset the costs of implementing projects that address sea level rise and climate change.

Learn more & apply at https://fdep.my.site.com/grants/s/rcp-home

Empower yourself with our updated civics education resources! Our adult collection offers valuable tools and materials to help citizens deepen their understanding of local government and civic engagement. Dive into our offerings today and enhance your civic knowledge and involvement! 📖💡

To explore and utilize these resources, please visit our dedicated civics education webpage at bit.ly/4dc7Tvi.

Sending a big congratulations from the Broward League of Cities to Broward County Public Schools for being named an A-rated school district! Thank you for all you do for our students and our ONE Broward community.

The Florida League of Cities, Inc. is hosting its 2024 Annual Conference here in Broward County! Join municipal leaders and senior staff at the The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood from August 15-17 to enhance your leadership skills, learn from industry experts, and strategize the future of our ONE Broward community amongst your peers.

https://www.floridaleagueofcities.com/education-and-events/annual-conference

The Broward Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), kicked off “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a joint effort with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the southeastern states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. This operation is focused on detecting and citing drivers for exceeding speed limits. Remember to leave early, slow down and drive safely.

Want to change up your weekend plans? The City of Weston, FL Municipal Government is located on the edge of the Everglades…it's just a short trip away to explore wild Florida with an airboat ride!

Attention, Elected Officials! Our new guide, “Best Practices for Natural Disasters: A Guide for Elected Officials,” is here to help you in the event of a natural disaster. Access practical strategies for before, during and after a natural disaster to lead your community effectively. Check it out now! bit.ly/3VFUFQl

One of the perks of living in South Florida is we can host events year-round. However, this means we have an even bigger responsibility to ensure we're protecting our environment all year-round with sustainable event practices.

Learn more about how your municipality can make community events more sustainable: https://bit.ly/4cwTSbb

July is National Park and Recreation Month. We're fortunate to have over 50 county owned/operated parks and dozens more operated by our 31 municipalities. Make the most of the outdoors this summer and experience some of our ONE Broward parks!

For a full list of parks, visit: https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/AllParks.aspx

Happy Fourth of July! We hope you have an enjoyable day celebrating our nation's freedom in our ONE Broward community!

SCOTUS Issues Win for Local Control in Grants Pass v. Johnson Co-authored by: Amanda Karras, Executive Director/General Counsel, International Municipal Lawyers Association Today, the Supreme Court held in Grants Pass v. Johnson, in favor of preserving local…

Thank you, Reworld Waste, for being a Trustee Member of the Broward League. Your support empowers us to make a positive difference in our ONE Broward community.

Thank you to all our municipal, trustee, and associate members who attended our June General Membership Meeting.

A special thank you to Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn for joining us as our guest speaker.

Pride Month: Spotlighting the First Openly LGBTQ Elected Official in U.S. History By Kathy Kozachenko, Former Councilmember, Ann Arbor, MI My name is Kathy Kozachenko, and this is my story – or at least part of it. Fifty years ago, I was a 21-year-old woman full of idealism and a…

Whether you’re a newly elected official or you’ve been serving your community for years, the Florida League of Cities, Inc.'s Advo-Kit advocacy toolkit has something for every local leader to help make your advocacy even more successful.

https://www.flcities.com/advocacy-pages/advocacy-toolkit

The Florida League of Cities, Inc. has partnered with eCivis, an online database of over 9,000 grants, to simplify the grant search, provide training, and offer grant management. Learn more and sign up for FREE at the link below.

https://ecivis.com/flc-grant-assistance-program-registration

Today, we're celebrating all the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and father figures who make a difference in our Broward community. Happy Father's Day!