#Broward commissioners did not vote on pitbull ban, but will tighten dog fighting law
Broward County Commissioners did not vote on a proposal that would add banning Pit Bulls, or similiar breeds, to their legislative agenda. Vice-Mayor Barbara Sharief, who brought the proposal forward, will instead bring together a group of Broward residents, animal experts and other interested parties to discuss and bring forward solutions to Pit Bull attacks [...]
#Broward County Property Tax Exemption Filing Dates Announced For MARCH 2013
The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office hosts a series of community outreach events each month throughout Broward County. Deputy Appraisers will be available to assist with Homestead, Senior and other property tax exemption applications, as well as answer questions on property taxes. We are also accepting applications for Portability. The outreach program is designed to [...]
Signup for Parkland Energy Incentive Reward Program
In 2009 the City Commission adopted an ordinance creating incentives for environmentally conscious purchases made by Parkland residents and businesses. The program rewards Parkland residents and businesses for taking extra steps to be environmentally conscious. Residents and businesses making energy smart home improvements or purchasing a hybrid vehicle will be eligible to receive incentive rewards [...]
Rep. Waldman & U.S. Congressman Deutch Parkland office hours
In order to better assist their constituents in Parkland, Representative Jim Waldman and U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch, in partnership with the City of Parkland, will be opening a traveling office in Parkland. The office is located in the conference room of the Parkland City Hall, at 6600 University Drive. This office will be open the [...]
City of Parkland is looking for residents to sit on City Advisory Boards
The Mayor and City Commission seek expressions of interest from City residents desiring to serve their community on a City Advisory Board. Currently, the City is seeking applicants for the following Boards: • EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD • PARKS & RECREATION BOARD • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD To learn more about the Advisory Boards, please refer [...]
#Parkland Garden Club Acknowledged for Contributions
The Parkland Garden Club was acknowledged by the City Commission for its contributions to the City of Parkland (“City”). The Garden Club was founded by Starr Fisher and Christine Juneau in the spring of 2004 and has over forty (40) members. Without their involvement, the City would not been certified as the sixth community in [...]
Parkland City Offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Holiday
City of Parkland offices will be closed Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Here’s how city services are affected: City Hall: Will be closed Solid Waste and Recyclables: Will not be affected by the holiday. Operating under regular schedule. Library: Will be closed. Parks: Will be not be affected by the [...]
City of Parkland Named A Tree City USA Community
Parkland has been named a Tree City USA Community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. Parkland has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community: A tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. It is [...]
Holiday Hours For City of Parkland Offices
City of Parkland offices will be closed Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Here’s how city services are affected: City Hall: Will be closed both days Solid Waste and Recyclables: There will be no pick up on the 25th. Garbage normally collected on the 25th will be picked [...]
Parkland to Hold Special Commission Election in March 2013
The City of Parkland will hold a Special Election in March to fill the District 2 Commission seat vacated by Commissioner Jared Moskowitz due to his running and winning a State Representative seat and the District 1 Commission seat vacated by Commissioner John Willis due to his moving out of his Commission District. The City [...]
