Miramar Commissioner Yvette Colbourne Biography

Commissioner Yvette Colbourne was first elected to the City of Miramar Commission in 2013 and has since served five one-year terms as Vice Mayor. Her efforts have been deeply rooted in enhancing the quality of life, promoting diversity, and advocating for the overall well-being of the entire city under the guiding principle of “One Miramar.”

She currently represents the City of Miramar as Chairperson of the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization Board (MPO). In addition, she is the former President of the National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) 2024 Constituent Group, a current member of the Solid Waste Authority Board, and a recipient of the Knights of Columbus Award and recognition in the Congressional Record.

Commissioner Colbourne has dedicated most of her adult life to public service. Prior to holding elected office, she served for 30 years as a Miami-Dade County Administrator. Her community involvement includes serving as President of her Homeowners Association, Vice Chair of the City of Miramar Economic Development Board, a member of the Civil Service Advisory Board, and a member of the Broward County Diversity Committee.

Commissioner Colbourne holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. She is a graduate of the “Good Government Initiative” through the University of Miami’s Leaders of Excellence Program for Elected Officials.

Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Public Service Award (2023), the Republic of Panama Strengthening Sister Cities Relations Award (2023), the Hispanic Women of Distinction Award (2023), the United Negro College Fund Champion of Education Award (2022), the Coalition of South Florida Muslim Associations Community Service Award (2020), the Paul Harris Award from the Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines (2018), Legacy Magazine’s recognition as one of the “50 Most Powerful and Influential Professionals in Business and Industry” (2015), and ICABA’s Award for Most Accomplished Black Community Leaders and Entrepreneurs (2012).

Commissioner Colbourne is of Jamaican descent and was born in Panama. She has lived in the City of Miramar for more than 30 years, where she raised her two children.