Broward County has once again turned to a seasoned veteran to lead, as Commissioner Mark Bogen was unanimously elected Mayor by the County Commission during their annual reorganization.
Bogen steps into the mayoral role previously held by Beam Furr and will serve a one-year term. District 8 Commissioner Robert McKinzie was selected to serve alongside him as Vice Mayor.
Bogen represents District 2, a diverse area encompassing Coconut Creek, Margate, and portions of Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, and Pompano Beach. He previously served as Mayor starting November 27, 2018, and is now returning to the position after being elected again on November 18. Unlike in neighboring Miami-Dade County, where the mayor serves in an executive role, the position of Broward County Mayor is largely ceremonial and rotates annually among the commissioners.
Since first being sworn in as a commissioner in January 2015, Bogen has tackled a wide range of initiatives. He helped create precedent-setting regulations to fairly govern emerging companies like Uber, brokered an agreement to improve operations at the Monarch Hill landfill in Coconut Creek, and allocated funds for economic development programs across his district.
Bogen also implemented a practical change for voters: absentee mail-in ballots no longer require postage, a policy he championed to streamline the voting process.
A veteran attorney, Bogen has practiced law for 30 years and is managing partner of the Bogen Law Group, which represents condominium and homeowner associations of all sizes. He has expertise in securities, consumer, and anti-trust class action lawsuits and previously served as a Special Assistant to the State Attorney’s office. Bogen also taught business law as an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University and authored What Every Condo Owner Should Know. He remains a frequent speaker and columnist, advising community associations on legal and regulatory matters.
“I am so grateful to everyone who put their trust in me, voted for me and helped make this a reality,” Bogen said, reflecting on his career in public service.
