Miramar Commissioner Avril Cherasard

Commissioner

Telephone954-602-3889
Email acherasard@miramarfl.gov
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Biography

Backed by a strong academic foundation and professional experience across public service, real estate, and finance, she brings a well-rounded and solutions-driven approach to leadership, policy development, and community engagement, ensuring meaningful impact throughout the community.Read More.

Commissioner's Corner

Community Involvement and Proclamations

Proclamations

2026

January 21: Dr. Gerda Williams/Mental Wellness Month
February 23: Ann Marie Carre Day
March 6: National Ghana Day
April 1: Child Abuse Prevention Month
May 3: Alzheimer’s Month
April 22: Earth Day and Honoring Frantz Cherasard
July 8: Skin Safety Awareness Month

2025

October 15: World Food Day
October 15: Foster Youth Voice Month
October 1: Emergency Nurses Day
July 11: Curt Hollingsworth Day
July 09: Bahamian Independence Day
July 09: UV Safety Awareness Month
June 04: Alzheimer's Month
June 04: Home Ownership Month
May 07: Haitian Heritage Month
May 07: National Women's Health Month
May 07: Recognition of Women's Health Month

Community Involvement

Out and About with Commissioner Cherasard

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Sneakers on the Ground

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Sunshine Elementary Beautification Day

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Tree Planting at River Run in Celebration of Miramar's 70th Anniversary

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Featured Initiatives

Moms of Miramar

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Joy & Happiness

Event Recap Video

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Achievements & Recognitions

Global Africa Ubuntu Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Mia Amor Mottley Prime Minister of Barbados

Legacy MIA selects Commissioner Avril Cherasard as one of South Florida's Most Powerful and influential Leaders

Congratulations to Commissioner Cherasard on Award from Legacy Magazine

Commissioner Cherasard recognized by Haitian National Teachers Association and MIA Legacy Magazine

FLyer for Avril CHerasard 2025 trailblazing american award

Global Africa Ubuntu Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Mia Amor Mottley Prime Minister of Barbados

Legacy MIA selects Commissioner Avril Cherasard as one of South Florida's Most Powerful and influential Leaders

Contact Us

N. Lukes Morgan
Executive Legislative Aide
Nlmorgan@miramarfl.gov
Phone: 954-602-3888

Address
2300 Civic Center Place
Miramar, FL 33025

Featured Event

Line Dancing every Thursday at YEC in Miramar at 6PM

Outreach

Miramar Turns 70!

Miramar Commissioner Avril Cherasard Biography

Commission Meetings & Agendas

Miramar Commissioner Avril Cherasard Events

Bahamas Goombay Broward

Miramar Commissioner Avril Cherasard Newsletters

Miramar Commissioner Avril Cherasard Photo Gallery

Miramar Commissioner Avril Cherasard Press Releases

Miramar Commissioner Avril Cherasard Video Gallery

Service Organizations

Kiwanis Club of East Pines Miramar
Miramar Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Governor of the Broward-Miami Board of the Miami Association of Realtors

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