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Broward County Commission Elects Mark Bogan as Mayor on November 18, 2025

Upcoming and Archived Meetings — Tuesday, November 18, 2025

BodyBroward County, Florida

SessionUpcoming and Archived Meetings

DateTuesday, November 18, 2025

StatusFILED

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Let's see.

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Okay, we're moving to the election of a new mayor.

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We have no new commissioners.

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So we're moving right into it, pursuant to the Broward County Charter.

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I am now going to open the floor for nominations.

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Mayor.

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Commissioner Fisher.

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No, Mayor Furred is my indeed my pleasure to nominate our Vice Mayor Mark Bogan for the office of Mayor of Broward County.

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Our Vice Mayor was elected to Broward County Commission in January 2015.

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And during his tenure, he has served as our vice mayor in 2017 and 18.

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Served as our mayor in 2018 and 19.

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And this year served, of course, as our vice mayor in 24-25.

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Vice Mayor Bogan represents District 2, which includes Cocona Creek, Margate, Deerfield Beach, portions of Coral Springs, and a lovely city we call Pompano Beach.

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For those who have served with Vice Mayor Bogan, he has you have personally witnessed his passion for public service and his championship for Broward's heart test program, which continues to literally save lives every single day.

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In addition to his dedication to health issues, he has co-sponsored an ordinance to ban the box for individuals applying for a job here in Broward County government.

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He's brought forth the PFAS issue in water testing at our water treatment plants, which has triggered modifications to our water systems.

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He brought forth an ordinance for stricter regulations for elevators to ensure our public safety.

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And exemptions for disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.

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He's brought and created a fraud protection program to give consumers a way to voice their concerns about potential scams and to connect victims with the necessary resources.

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And the list of accomplishments continues to grow every day.

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And of course, he is the only commissioner who has held season tickets for multiple years for our two-time Stanley Cup winners, the Florida Panthers.

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I have to get that in there.

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So it's great to call him a friend and a colleague.

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So again, I'm honored to nominate our Vice Mayor Bogan for the Office of Mayor of Broward County.

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Very good.

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All right.

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We have a second.

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Second motion.

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We have a second to the motion.

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Are there any other nominations?

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Nominations be closed.

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Second.

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There's a nomination.

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There's a motion and nominations be closed and seconded.

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All those in favor?

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Aye.

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Any opposed?

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All those in favor.

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Aye.

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Of Commissioner.

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Vice Mayor Bogan becoming the next mayor of Broward County.

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All those in favor?

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Aye.

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That bounces eight to one.

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Councillor, do I go down to uh congratulations to our new mayor?

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And now I'd like to invite the mayor elects mayor elect Bogan's family and friends to join him at the podium for the official swearing in.

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With the mayor elected day is Kathleen Bogan, Mayor Elect Bogan's wife, Michael Bogan, the mayor elected Bogan's son, and his brother, Dr.

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Steve Bogan, who will be administering the oath of office.

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And sister-in-lawit.

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Okay.

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Congratulations, Mayor Bogan.

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Thank you.

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Let's do it.

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Okay.

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Please repeat after me.

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Aye.

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State your name.

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I.

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Mark Bogan.

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To solemnly swear.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

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Summary of Proceedings

Broward County Commission Meeting – November 18, 2025

The Broward County Commission convened to elect a new mayor for a one-year term, following the Broward County Charter. Commissioner Mark Bogan (District 2) was nominated and elected 8-1, then sworn in. After the election, Mayor Bogan delivered remarks announcing several initiatives and expressing gratitude to colleagues, staff, family, and community partners.

Consent Calendar

No consent calendar items were discussed.

Public Comments & Testimony

Steve Sachs, former Major League Baseball player (17 years, including Los Angeles Dodgers), testified that a free heart scan through the Broward Heart Project revealed 95–99% blockage in his four major arteries, leading to a quadruple bypass. He stated the test saved his life and thanked the commission for funding the program. He noted that his father died of the same condition in 1983, and he chose to have surgery on June 10 to change the family narrative from death to renewal.
A pre-recorded video from Barry and Amy Smith described that Amy Smith had no symptoms but a free heart scan detected stage one lung cancer. She had surgery and is now cancer‑free; they urged others to get tested.

Discussion Items

Election of Mayor: Commissioner Fisher nominated Vice Mayor Mark Bogan for the office of Mayor, highlighting his service since January 2015, previous terms as vice mayor (2017‑18) and mayor (2018‑19), and his accomplishments (Broward Heart Project, “ban the box” ordinance, PFAS water testing, elevator safety regulations, exemptions for disabled first responders and surviving spouses, fraud protection program). The motion was seconded, and a voice vote passed 8–1 to elect Bogan (one commissioner opposed).
Swearing‑In: Mayor‑elect Bogan was sworn in by his brother, Dr. Steve Bogan (MD, PhD). His wife Kathleen, son Michael, and sister‑in‑law joined him. He received the gavel.
Mayor Bogan’s Remarks and Announcements:
- Thanked fellow commissioners, County Administrator Monica Cepero, County Attorney Drew Myers, and other staff.
- Announced that the Broward Heart Project will be led by Cleveland Clinic (contract approved at previous meeting).
- Announced a $1 million donation over five years from the Florida Panthers Foundation (Viola family) to fund free heart scans.
- Noted that HeartFlow, a company providing scan analysis, is also involved.
- Reported that out of 7,000 people scanned, 4,000 needed medical intervention (medication, open‑heart surgery, stents) and an additional 350 had other medical issues detected.
- Introduced the “Bread Promise” (thebreadpromise.com): a program where a $5 donation provides a fresh loaf of bread delivered to homeless shelters and food pantries via the Broward Partnership for the Homeless (501c3). He committed 100 loaves per month, matched by the bakery, and encouraged community participation.
- Announced the creation of a “Broward Business Council,” a quarterly forum for business input from chambers and stakeholders, starting with Tim Petrillo, Bob Swindell (Alliance), and Dan Lindblade (Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber). Commissioners are invited to participate.

Key Outcomes

Election: Mark Bogan was elected Mayor of Broward County by an 8‑1 vote and was sworn in.
Broward Heart Project: Cleveland Clinic will lead the program; a $1 million donation from the Florida Panthers Foundation will fund continuous free scans.
Bread Promise: A new food‑insecurity initiative launched; 100% of donations go to the bakery through a nonprofit partner.
Broward Business Council: A new quarterly advisory group to gather input from the business community, to begin in early 2026.
The next meeting will include further announcements from the Mayor.

Meeting Transcript

Let's see. Okay, we're moving to the election of a new mayor. We have no new commissioners. So we're moving right into it, pursuant to the Broward County Charter. I am now going to open the floor for nominations. Mayor. Commissioner Fisher. No, Mayor Furred is my indeed my pleasure to nominate our Vice Mayor Mark Bogan for the office of Mayor of Broward County. Our Vice Mayor was elected to Broward County Commission in January 2015. And during his tenure, he has served as our vice mayor in 2017 and 18. Served as our mayor in 2018 and 19. And this year served, of course, as our vice mayor in 24-25. Vice Mayor Bogan represents District 2, which includes Cocona Creek, Margate, Deerfield Beach, portions of Coral Springs, and a lovely city we call Pompano Beach. For those who have served with Vice Mayor Bogan, he has you have personally witnessed his passion for public service and his championship for Broward's heart test program, which continues to literally save lives every single day. In addition to his dedication to health issues, he has co-sponsored an ordinance to ban the box for individuals applying for a job here in Broward County government. He's brought forth the PFAS issue in water testing at our water treatment plants, which has triggered modifications to our water systems. He brought forth an ordinance for stricter regulations for elevators to ensure our public safety. And exemptions for disabled first responders and their surviving spouses. He's brought and created a fraud protection program to give consumers a way to voice their concerns about potential scams and to connect victims with the necessary resources. And the list of accomplishments continues to grow every day. And of course, he is the only commissioner who has held season tickets for multiple years for our two-time Stanley Cup winners, the Florida Panthers. I have to get that in there. So it's great to call him a friend and a colleague. So again, I'm honored to nominate our Vice Mayor Bogan for the Office of Mayor of Broward County. Very good. All right. We have a second. Second motion. We have a second to the motion. Are there any other nominations? Nominations be closed. Second. There's a nomination. There's a motion and nominations be closed and seconded. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? All those in favor. Aye. Of Commissioner. Vice Mayor Bogan becoming the next mayor of Broward County. All those in favor? Aye. That bounces eight to one. Councillor, do I go down to uh congratulations to our new mayor? And now I'd like to invite the mayor elects mayor elect Bogan's family and friends to join him at the podium for the official swearing in. With the mayor elected day is Kathleen Bogan, Mayor Elect Bogan's wife, Michael Bogan, the mayor elected Bogan's son, and his brother, Dr. Steve Bogan, who will be administering the oath of office. And sister-in-lawit. Okay.

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