OAKLAND PARK JOINS INITIATIVE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT COUNTY AMENDMENT #2
The proposed amendment, if approved, would give Broward County the power to supersede municipal zoning and regulatory authority for projects on county properties that are funded in whole or in part by funds from the transportation surtax, even if the projects fall within municipal borders.
In response, both organizations, along with the municipalities throughout the County, have worked collectively to better ensure voters have a clear explanation of the amendment, and explain how this will impact each municipality in Broward County.
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Only Six Days Left to Increase Census Count
The Census response rate for Oakland Park has been steadily rising over the last few weeks, but there are still many households that have not yet completed the census. There are now only 6 days left to increase our response before the census closes September 30, 2020. Please complete the 2020 Census now, without delay, so millions of dollars in state and federal aid isn't left behind. Residents can visit my2020Census.gov or call 844-330-2020 to complete the Census now.
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"If You See Something, Say Something®" Awareness
Report Suspicious Activity
Broward County proudly supports Florida’s “If You See Something, Say Something®” (Florida See Say) Awareness Day on Friday, September 25th to help inspire, empower, and educate the public on suspicious activity reporting. The Florida See Say campaign raises public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, as well as the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement.
Oakland Park residents and business owners can call 911 for emergencies or 954-764-4357 (HELP) to report non-emergency situations.,
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Voter Registration Deadline October 5th
The Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office reminds everyone about the following important deadlines related to the November 3 General Election: October 5 is the last day to register to vote in the General Election on November 3; October 24 is the last day to request a mail-in ballot for the General Election on November 3. Early Voting for the November 3 General Election will take place from October 19 - November 1 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. daily. For a list of early voting locations, visit here. Voting on Election Day, November 3, will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Supervisor of Elections Office website at www.browardsoe.org.
Reminder from League of Women Voters of Broward County
Vote-By-Mail (VBM) ballots will be mailed between Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. To request a Vote-By-Mail ballot call 954-357-7055 or visit www.browardsoe.org.
Note there are three items in your packet - ballot, privacy sleeve and return envelope. The return envelope with ballot must be received at the Supervisor of Elections office by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.
If you are mailing the packet, do so no later than Oct. 19.
After this date, it is safer to drop-off the packet at an Early Voting site. There are 22 locations in Broward County open between 7 am and 7 pm from Oct. 19 through Nov. 1.
Alternatively, you can drop-off the packet at the two SOE offices, where you will find secure drop-off boxes outside each office available 24/7 through 7 p.m. Nov. 3. The packet must be prepared in the same way as if you were mailing it. Don't forget to seal and sign the return envelope!
You can track your ballot at www.browardsoe.org, click on “Check Your Voter Status/Update.” This will inform you the date your ballot was received for processing by the Supervisor of Elections office and if the ballot was counted.
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Home Buyer Purchase Assistance Available for Oakland Park
The Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment Division offers Home Buyer Purchase Assistance to qualified home buyers. Assistance is in the form of a deferred payment second mortgage up to $40,000, 0% interest, 15 year term. Funds are available on a first come, first qualified, first served basis.
For assistance, please call 954-357-4900 or email here.
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COVID-19 Testing Site Open at Mills Pond Park -- The Florida Department of Health is operating a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Fort Lauderdale’s Mills Pond Park, located at 2201 NW 9 Avenue. The site offers free drive-thru testing Monday – Wednesday and Friday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The testing site will be closed on Thursdays and Sundays. Testing is available to anyone with or without COVID-19 symptoms. There are no age requirements and no doctor referral is needed. Appointments are not required. Patients will receive test results via text messaging. For more information, contact the Florida Department of Health in Broward County at 954-412-7300. To learn more about coronavirus testing in Broward County, click here.
Facial Coverings Required in Broward -- While the number of positive COVID-19 cases continue to head in a favorable direction, it's important not to let down our guard as schools reopen and people feel more comfortable leaving their homes and patronizing more businesses. Broward County code enforcement officers are actively issuing $100 fines for people seen violating the county’s facial covering requirement. As a reminder, individuals may report business violations anonymously online at any time by visiting MyBroward.Broward.org or by calling 311 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Residents are also reminded to avoid the "3 C's" – Closed Spaces, Crowded Places and Close-Contact Settings.
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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Grab and Go Meals
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) reminds parents that grab-and-go meals are available for students at elementary, middle, and high school locations throughout the District and breakfast is also available to all BCPS students at no charge. Meals will be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and from 3 - 5 p.m., in bundles that include multiple days-worth of meals. The afternoon hours were added to provide greater convenience for parents assisting their students with eLearning during the morning hours. For complete details about grab-and-go meals and how to apply for free or reduced-price meals, visit here.
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The U.S. Census Bureau is ending all counting efforts for the 2020 census on September 30, a month earlier than previously announced. Please help the City of Oakland Park be accurately counted in the 2020 Census. Counting every neighbor in our City gives us an opportunity to receive our fair share of more than $1.5 trillion in federal funding for infrastructure, schools, housing, roads, healthcare, and public service programs. An accurate census count also provides critical funding for hospitals, disaster recovery, and emergency readiness for pandemics like COVID-19. Please respond to the 2020 Census today! Fill out and mail back the questionnaire sent to your home; complete the census form online www.my2020census.gov; or take the census over the phone by calling 1-844-330-2020.
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