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FL S2048
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Perry Thurston
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the City of Lauderdale Lakes for electing the first city governing body of its size comprised solely of women of color following November 2016 municipal elections
- City Commission consists of Mayor Hazelle Rogers, Vice Mayor Beverly Williams, and City Commissioners Sandra Davey, Gloria Lewis, and Veronica Edwards Phillips
- Lauderdale Lakes is noted as the only city in Florida with a city commission composed entirely of women
- City population is approximately 35,000 residents in 15,000 households with diverse Caribbean, African-American, and other heritage communities
- City established its five-member governing body structure in 2014 with a mayor elected at-large and four additional commissioners
Legislative Description
City of Lauderdale Lakes/Minority Representation in Government
Last Action
Died, not introduced
4/30/2021
Full Bill Text
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