New opening gives Tamarac resident a seat at the table in Broward transit planning
Tamarac, Florida – Residents in Tamarac now have a new chance to help influence how transportation decisions take shape across Broward County, as the city looks for a local representative to serve on the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee.
The opening gives one resident an opportunity to step into a role that connects neighborhood concerns with larger regional planning efforts.
The Citizens’ Advisory Committee, known as the CAC, is a public advisory body of the Broward MPO made up of residents who are interested in the transportation planning process. Its members review transportation plans, programs and projects, weigh possible effects on communities, and offer recommendations to the MPO Board.
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They also take part in committee discussions and vote on agenda items before issues move further along in the decision-making process.
That work carries weight. According to the city, many matters that eventually reach the Broward MPO Board are first examined by the CAC. The board itself is made up of local elected officials, and it uses committee feedback when making choices that affect Broward County’s transportation system.
For Tamarac, that means its representative could help ensure the city’s voice is heard early, while plans are still being discussed and shaped.
Although the CAC is not a City of Tamarac board or committee, the person selected for the role will serve as Tamarac’s representative and help keep the city connected to important transportation conversations.
The city said the appointee will represent Tamarac’s interests, maintain communication with the appointing MPO Board Member, Commissioner Dr. Daniel, and provide updates and feedback on CAC discussions and actions. The role is also intended to help Tamarac stay informed about significant transportation initiatives affecting the wider region.
City officials say the ideal candidate is someone with an interest in transportation and community planning, a willingness to attend regular in-person meetings, and the ability to communicate consistently with the appointing MPO Board Member. The city is also looking for someone dependable, engaged and interested in public service.
Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Broward MPO Board Room at 100 West Cypress Creek Road in Fort Lauderdale, and they typically last about two hours. Agendas and meeting materials are provided in advance.
Residents interested in serving can apply online through the city’s application page. More information is also available through the Broward MPO CAC page, the Broward MPO agendas and minutes page, and the Broward MPO website. Questions can be directed to Tami Taylor Johnson, support to Commissioner Dr. Daniel, at 954-597-3478 or by email at [email protected].
The City of Tamarac noted that it is a public entity subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes concerning public records, and that email messages sent to or received by the city are retained as public records.
