The 2011 redistricting effort provided for extensive public participation, including public workshops, public hearings, and a process for members of the public to submit maps for Commission consideration.

County Commission Public Hearings

November 8, 2011, 5:30 p.m. (Televised and Webcast)
Broward County Governmental Center-Room 422
115 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

December 13, 2011, 5:30 p.m. (Televised and Webcast)
Broward County Governmental Center-Room 422
115 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Public Workshops

A series of workshops was held at various locations around the County to inform the public about the process and requirements for completing the new County Commission district map. 

Comments and Questions from Public Workshops (PDF)

September 6, 2011, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, West Banquet Room
1801 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

September 12, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m.
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
Library Auditorium
2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

September 19, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m.
North Regional Library
Library Auditorium, Room 154
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066

September 26, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Tree Tops Park
Oak Auditorium
3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie, FL 33328

September 29, 2011, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Government Center West
Hearing Room
1 N. University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324

October 3, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
Mangrove Hall
751 Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33019

October 12, 2011, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Government Center West
Hearing Room
1 University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324

County Commission Workshop

October 18, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to noon (Webcast)
Broward County Governmental Center-Room 430
115 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Public Submissions of Maps

The State of Florida developed Web-based software, called “MyDistrictBuilder,” which the public was able to access for free to draw Federal congressional and State legislative maps to submit for consideration. This software was also available for members of the public to draw custom maps for Broward County Commission districts.

Staff from Broward County Planning and Redevelopment Division was available to help train members of the public on the use of the software and the process for submitting maps. Paper maps were also available, with voter precincts and current Commission district boundaries noted, for members of the public interested in drawing maps by hand.

The County accepted public maps for consideration until October 21, 2011 at 5 p.m.