Hello, Miramar! Hola, Miramar! Bonjour, Miramar!
Thank you for re-electing me to the City of Miramar Commission.
I am humbled by the FAITH, TRUST and confidence, that you have bestowed upon me.
I have truly been blessed with a life of public service.
From working with our teenagers on Adopt-A-Street Projects to awarding scholarships to our high school graduates.
I am Blessed!
From celebrating Valentine’s Day with our seniors and hosting our annual Senior Fair. To providing new Affordable Housing for our Seniors.
I am Blessed!
From hosting the Homeowners Association Roundtable to celebrating Juneteenth and the Latin Music Festival.
I'm Blessed!
I remain committed to working with my colleagues and serving all of Miramar with honor and integrity.
I am Blessed!
Working with my colleagues and staff Miramar is recognized as an All-American City
I am Blessed!
I am proud of all our departments. But I would like to give a special shout out to our Utilities, Police, Fire, Parks and Culture Affairs Departments.
I'm Blessed!
I am also very proud that we have not raised the millage Tax rate in ___Years!
I'm Blessed!
This year, I launched Constituent Tuesdays— Every 4th Tuesday of the month, I meet with residents, business owners, Pastors, and community organizations to hear your concerns, ideas, and suggestions for the City Miramar.
These meeting have been incredibly enlightening with real solutions to everyday issues.
Looking ahead, I am excited about working alongside my colleagues, staff and residents in visioning sessions, to update the strategic plan for the City of Miramar.
Together, let’s continue moving forward— as One Miramar, Strong!
We are Blessed!
Thank you and may God continue to Bless the City of Miramar!
Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne
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
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.
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
Women in Municipal Government Conference - July 2024
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