Miramar Commissioner Yvette Colbourne

Commissioner

Telephone954-602-3131
Email YColbourne@miramarfl.gov

Hello, Neighbors!

I hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing summer break before classes resume. We recently celebrated ribbon-cuttings for two sidewalk improvement projects: the Bike and Pedestrian Mobility Improvement Project, stretching from Douglas Road to Palm Avenue, and the A.C. Perry K–8 Sidewalk Improvement Project. These newly improved sidewalks provide safer, more accessible routes for residents to enjoy walking or biking throughout the summer and back to school. Be sure to look out for upcoming back-to-school drives, stay informed, and remain cool and hydrated during this warm and sunny season!

¡Hola, vecinos!

Espero que todos estén disfrutando de unas relajantes vacaciones de verano antes de que comiencen nuevamente las clases. Recientemente celebramos las inauguraciones de dos proyectos de mejoras de aceras: el Proyecto de Mejoras para la Movilidad Peatonal y en Bicicleta, que se extiende desde Douglas Road hasta Palm Avenue, y el Proyecto de Mejoras de Aceras de A.C. Perry K–8. Estas aceras renovadas ofrecen rutas más seguras y accesibles para que los residentes puedan caminar o andar en bicicleta durante el verano y al regresar a clases. ¡Estén atentos a las próximas campañas de regreso a clases, manténganse informados, frescos y bien hidratados durante esta temporada cálida y soleada!

Bonjou, vwazen yo!

Mwen espere tout moun ap pwofite yon vakans ete ki rilaks anvan lekòl yo rekòmanse. Dènyèman, nou te selebre inogirasyon de pwojè amelyorasyon twotwa: Pwojè Amelyorasyon Mobilite pou Bisiklèt ak Pyeton, ki soti Douglas Road rive Palm Avenue, ansanm ak Pwojè Amelyorasyon Twotwa A.C. Perry K–8 la. Nouvo twotwa amelyore sa yo ofri rezidan yo chemen ki pi an sekirite epi pi aksesib pou yo mache oswa monte bisiklèt pandan ete a ak lè lekòl rekòmanse. Pa bliye veye aktivite distribisyon founiti pou retou lekòl k ap vini yo, rete enfòme, rete fre, epi bwè anpil dlo pandan sezon cho ak solèy sa a!

Commissioner Yvette Colbourne

Featured Initiatives

Community Involvement and Proclamations

Proclamations & Recognitions

2026

3/4/26 - Women's History Month

3/4/26 - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

3/4/26 - International Women's Day

2/23/26 Recognizing Chinese New Year - Year of the Horse.

2025

12/7/25 - Revered Ward Day

11/5-8/25 - Rita Marley Day

11/5/25 - National Recycling Day

11/5/25 - Panamanian Independence Day and Heritage Month

10/26/25 - The hour of Resurrection Ministries International Inc. 15th Anniversary

10/1/25 - Breast Cancer Awareness

9/17/25 - Hispanic Heritage Month

6/4/25 - Honoring the Journey and Achievements of Victor Moises Garcia

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5/21/25 - Jewish American Heritage Month

5/21/25 - Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

5/7/25 - Mental Health Awareness Month

3/20/25 - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

3/4/25 - Women in Construction

3/4/25 - Women's History Day

1/22/25 - Jada Mister Day

Grenada's 52nd Independence

4/17/2024 - Presented to Daniella Ramirez - Daniella Ramirez Day

4/1/2024 - Presented to United Negro College Fund

11/1/2023 - Panama Independence Day

8/17/2023 - Presented to Riddims Marketing

8/17/2023 - Presented in Celebration of India's Independence

8/17/2023 - Presented to Aunt Lily, 99, one of Miramar's oldest residents

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

The Broward MPO is responsible for transportation planning and funding allocation in urbanized Broward County. The Broward MPO works with the public, planning organizations, government agencies, elected officials, and community groups to develop transportation plans.

Photo Congratulating Commissioner Colbourne on her appointment to MPO Chair

Commissioner Colbourne represents District 5 and is currently the Chair. She was awarded the “Complete Streets Champion Award” during the 2023 Safe Streets Summit, for being an exceptional leader and catalyst in advancing Complete Streets in Broward County. Under her leadership as Chair, the Broward MPO adopted its 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) creating a road map for the future vision of transportation not only in Miramar but also for the entire Broward County region.

City of Miramar Projects

Commissioner Colbourne has been instrumental in securing millions of dollars in funding for Transportation, Mobility and Complete Streets Projects in Miramar, including:

University Drive Mobility Improvements (Bike Lanes, Sidewalks, Lighting, Bus Shelters and a pedestrian bridge across canal)
Dykes Road Mobility Improvements (Bike Lanes, road rehabilitation and resurface)
SW 64 Avenue (Sidewalks, drainage and road rehabilitation and resurface)
Historic Miramar Complete Streets between SR-7 and SW 62 Avenue (Sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, and bus shelters along SR-7)
Miramar Parkway Streetscape between SW 64 Avenue and SW 68 Avenue
Miramar Parkway Bike Lanes between SW 172 Avenue and SW 184 Avenue
SW 184 Avenue shared use path between Bass Creek road and Miramar Parkway
Roundabout at Bass Creek road and SW 148 Avenue
SW 148 Avenue between Bass Creek Road and SW 27 Street – Construct 10’ shared use path and sidewalks
Miramar Parkway between Commerce Parkway and Douglas Road – Construct 10’ shared use path, bike lanes and ADA intersection improvement

Future Projects Include

Utopia Drive Linear Park – Rehabilitation of asphalt walkway
Sherman Circle mobility improvements – Construct 10’ shared use path and pedestrian lighting
Countyline Road between Red Road and Flamingo Road – Construct 10’ shared use path and pedestrian lighting
Historic Miramar Sidwalk Improvements between SR-7 and SW 62 Avenue – New sidewalks
AC Perry School Sidewalk improvements – Construct new sidewalks in the vicinity of the school
Sidewalks along several streets between SR-7 and SW 60 Avenue
Miramar Parkway from SW 160 Ave. to SW 172 Ave. - Shared use Path and other multi-modal improvements
Pembroke Road from Flamingo Road to SW 145 Ave. - Share use Path and other multi-modal improvements
Pembroke Road from University Drive to Douglas Road - Road expansion and mobility improvements
Miramar Parkway from Douglas Road to University Drive - Wider Sidewalks
Miramar Boulevard from Hiatus Road to Flamingo Road - Road expansion and mobility improvements

Let's Go Biking Photos

Women in Municipal Government (WIMG)

Greetings WIMG Members!

I am proud to report on our successful 2024 NLC WIMG Summer Conference that took place last month in South Florida. Much care and effort went into planning this event, and it paid off!

The City of Miramar rolled out the red carpet for 100 WIMG members. This event brought together women in local government to learn about local policy issues, discuss federal advocacy concerns, expand their networks with female elected officials and explore creative solutions to challenges experienced in their communities. Over three days, attendees participated in engaging sessions, leadership-building activities, mobile city tours, and invaluable discussions on topics unique to their roles as women in local government. These included addressing domestic violence, youth empowerment and the pipeline for future women leaders, housing access, and resources for families and older residents.

Highlights of the event included inspiring speakers such as Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, Chief Operating Officer of the National Association of Investment Companies, Wendy Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of United WE, and Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Founder and Chair of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute. U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz delivered a video greeting, and Linda Parker, Ph.D., President and CEO of Women in Distress, shared valuable insights. Major Ty Shaw-Williams from the Miramar Police Department, Katherine Randall, Chief Housing Administrator for the City of Miramar, FL, Maria Hernandez, LCSW, Community Impact and Chief Program Officer for the United Way of Broward County, and Jasmine Baldwin, CEO of the Florida Community Development Corporation, also contributed their expertise.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to make this conference a resounding success!

Onward to NLC City Summit! The WIMG Board and membership will meet on Wednesday, November 13, at 11:00am and our WIMG luncheon is scheduled for Friday, November 15, from 11:00am to 1:00pm ET.

Best Regards,

Yvette Colbourne
Commissioner I Miramar, FL
WIMG President