On Tuesday, March 10, Lauderhill voters will decide on a $65 million community-driven bond initiative, RISE Lauderhill, alongside municipal elections that will shape the city’s development priorities.
The bond proposal allocates $9.5 million for public safety improvements, $34 million for parks and infrastructure, and $21.5 million for transportation and roadway projects.
Planned projects are designed to deliver visible, neighborhood-level benefits, including modern public facilities, upgraded parks and trails, renovated streets, and enhanced public safety infrastructure. Officials note the initiative addresses community needs identified through resident feedback and city planning efforts, while also helping protect property values and improve quality of life across every neighborhood. Investments include a new Public Safety building, fire station renovations, and upgrades to streets, parks, and recreational facilities.
The city emphasizes that undertaking projects now avoids higher costs from inflation and construction delays, providing immediate benefits while supporting long-term planning and stability.
While Lauderhill focuses on the bond initiative, neighboring Pembroke Pines voters will be deciding leadership for key city commission seats.
Dennis Hinds, a 55-year-old Jamaican-American professional in banking, finance, real estate, and insurance, is seeking to become the first Caribbean-American commissioner representing District 1, which stretches from Hiatus Road past Pembroke Road to the Florida Turnpike. He is challenging incumbent Commissioner Thomas Good and former police sergeant James Henry.
In District 4, Vice Mayor Mike Hernández is running for a full four-year term against community advocate Elizabeth Burns, who previously ran for mayor in 2024.
Municipal elections in neighboring Palm Beach County will also take place on March 10 in cities including Boynton Beach, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Greenacres, Gulf Stream, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Lake Park, Lake Worth Beach, Loxahatchee Groves, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Royal Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Wellington, and West Palm Beach. Municipal runoffs, if necessary, are scheduled for March 24.
Also on March 24, a Special Election for State Representative District 87 will take place in Palm Beach County to replace Rep. Mike Caruso, who became Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Candidates are Republican Jon Maples and Democrat Emily Gregory.
In Miami-Dade County, the Town of Surfside will hold General and Special Elections on Tuesday, March 17.
Polling places in Lauderhill and Pembroke Pines will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Early voting is not available. Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on March 10.
