The $65 million bond for police, roads and parks
Where it standsLauderhill voters approved all three general obligation bond questions on March 10, 2026, with 70% to 71% in favor.
What's on the tableThe commission oversees the public safety, transportation and parks projects the bonds fund.
- In December 2025 the city manager asked the commission to put three bond questions totaling $65 million on the ballot: public safety ($9.5 million), transportation and roadways ($21.5 million) and parks and recreation ($34 million). City of Lauderhill · Dec 8, 2025 ↗
- The commission voted 3-2 to place the questions on the ballot. Vice Mayor Campbell and Commissioners Hodgson and Martin voted yes; Commissioner Dunn and Mayor Grant voted no. City of Lauderhill · Dec 8, 2025 ↗
- Voters approved each bond question with between 70% and 71% of the votes cast. Local 10 · Mar 11, 2026 ↗
A citywide public safety plan
Where it standsIn January 2026 the commission voted 5-0 to have the city manager create a comprehensive public safety plan with outside consultants.
What's on the tableThe commission receives monthly updates on the plan and decides how the city carries it out.
Large apartment projects
Where it standsIn January 2026 the commission approved, 4-1, the site plan for Lauderhill Mall Apartments.
What's on the tableThe commission votes on site plans and development agreements for new housing and mixed-use projects.
- The Lauderhill Mall Apartments plan is a mixed-use project with two 5-story buildings and one 8-story building, totaling 233 dwelling units and 14,186 square feet of commercial space on 3.23 acres. City of Lauderhill · Jan 12, 2026 ↗
- Commissioner Dunn voted no; Vice Mayor Campbell, Commissioners Hodgson and Martin, and Mayor Grant voted yes. City of Lauderhill · Jan 12, 2026 ↗
Affordable housing
Where it standsCandidates for mayor named affordability as a main topic and offered different approaches.
What's on the tableThe commission decides how the city uses its programs and property to make housing more affordable.
- Challenger Pauline Ricketts says the city could revitalize properties that are no longer being used to make affordable housing. Local 10 · Sep 24, 2026 ↗
- Mayor Grant said the city is working with the county on programs for first-time home buyers and for people who struggle to pay their mortgage or rent. Local 10 · Sep 24, 2026 ↗
State proposals that cut local revenue
Where it standsThe commission has passed resolutions asking the Legislature to reject bills that would reduce local government revenue or raise its liability.
What's on the tableThe commission sets the property tax rate and budget each September and would respond to any loss of state-allowed revenue.
- In February 2026 the commission, on its consent agenda, approved a resolution urging the Legislature to reject House Bill 103 on local business taxes. The resolution says the bill would eliminate a critical source of municipal revenue. City of Lauderhill · Feb 9, 2026 ↗
- In December 2025 Commissioner Dunn raised concerns about potential property tax elimination in Tallahassee, and Vice Mayor Campbell said 80% of city revenue goes to salaries. City of Lauderhill · Dec 8, 2025 ↗
- In September 2025 the commission adopted 2025-26 property tax rates of 7.4998 mills operating and 1.1212 mills voted debt service, and the 2026 budget, both 5-0. City of Lauderhill · Sep 29, 2025 ↗