​Assistant County Administrator​

​​and Broward Municipal Services District Administrator​


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Laurette Jean

Professional Background

Laurette Jean joined County Administration in November 2023 as Assistant to the County Administrator. In July 2025, she was named County Administrator. Ms. Jean has more than 15 years of public administration experience working in state, county, and municipal-level governments. She also serves as the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) Administrator.

Ms. Jean began her career with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) as a Government Analyst analyzing complex criminal cases and managing large regional grant programs. Following her career with FDLE, Laurette joined Broward County's Office of Management and Budget. She played a vital role in the planning, coordinating, and executing the County's then $5 billion dollar budget. She also led the County's internal consulting services program which provided various services to County departments such as fee studies and lean process improvement projects.

Before returning to the County, Ms. Jean was the Director of Budg​et and Performance Management with the City of Hollywood overseeing a $779 million budget. A few of her most notable contributions include leading the City's first structurally balanced budget in over a decade, assisting with the restoration of pension benefits to affected employees, and establishing the City's Performance and Accountability Program. 

Liaison​​ For

  • Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) Administrator
  • Transportation Department
  • Mobility Advancement Program (MAP)
  • Commission Response System (CRS)
  • Constitutional Office:​
    • Tax Collector​​

​​​​Education

  • Master’s degree in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Florida International University
  • Certified Government Finance Officer from the Florida Government Finance Officers Association​​​

​Professional Affiliations

  • Broward County City Managers Association​
  • Government Finance Officers Association
  • Florida Government Officers Association​
  • Florida International University Executive MPA Advisory Board​​

Contact Information

Assistant County Administrator​
Phone: ​954-357-7364
email​