Broward County Commission Elects Robert McKenzie as Vice Mayor on November 18, 2025
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Broward County Commission Meeting – November 18, 2025
This brief meeting focused on the nomination and election of the Vice Mayor for Broward County. After calling for nominations, commissioners unanimously selected Commissioner Robert McKenzie to serve as Vice Mayor. The oath of office was administered, and McKenzie delivered short remarks emphasizing continued work.
Discussion Items
- Nomination for Vice Mayor: A commissioner nominated Robert McKenzie, reading a brief biography highlighting his background as a Fort Lauderdale native, St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Bethune-Cookman University graduate, former Fort Lauderdale District 3 commissioner, and current county commissioner known for efforts in housing, port and airport expansion, and economic opportunities.
- The nomination was seconded, and further nominations were closed by a unanimous voice vote.
Key Outcomes
- Vote on the Nomination: Commissioners voted unanimously (all in favor, no dissents) to elect Robert McKenzie as Vice Mayor.
- Swearing-In: McKenzie took the oath of office, pledging to support the U.S. and Florida constitutions, the Broward County Charter, and faithfully perform the duties of Vice Mayor.
- Remarks: McKenzie thanked his colleagues, stating there was “no time for celebration” and that it was “time to continue the good work we’ve been doing,” urging the commission to get to work.
Meeting Transcript
I wanted to do. And now I think we got need to call for nominations for the vice mayor. And with that, uh like to open up nominations of the vice mayor. Is there anybody that would like to make a nomination? You want to make nominal? I'd like to nominate uh Commissioner Robert McKenzie. And I'd like to read his bio briefly. He's well deserving of this honor. He's a native of Fort Lauderdale. Graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Bethune Cookman University. Prior to his election to Broward County Commission. He was elected to serve District 3 commission to the city of Fort Lauderdale in 2014. During his time, he was instrumental in bringing more development to the district. He is our county commissioner, and he has done well. His main uh concern is improving housing and expanding Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale Harleywood International Airport and creating economic opportunities throughout Broward County. He prides himself on empowering people and being a public servant, not a politician. That's my nominee. I have a second on that. Are there any other nominations? Motion to move nominations closed. I have a second. All in favor of closing nominations. Aye. Nominations are closed. Now vote on the nomination for Commissioner McKenzie for his vice mayor. All in favor? Aye. Unanimously, congratulations. Are you going to take your swearing in? Repeat after me. I said your name. Robert Mackenzie. Do solemnly swear that I will support. You solemnly swear I will support. Protect and defend the Constitution and Government. Protect and defend the Constitution and Government. Of the United States. Of the United States. And of the state of the Florida. The state of Florida. And the Charter of Broward County, Florida. That I am qualified to hold office. That I am qualified to hold office. Under the Constitution of the State. Under the Constitution of the State. And the Broward County Charter. And the Broward County Charter. And that I will well and faithfully perform.
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