Beam Furr says goodbye to Broward County Commission after 12 years

Catch up quick: A former teacher and librarian at Flanagan High School, Furr was first elected in 2014.

• Before joining the County Commission, he served on the Hollywood City Commission for 12 years.

• As county commissioner for District 6, Furr was dedicated to environmental issues, transportation, housing, education and the arts.

The latest: County Commissioner Steve Geller has proposed renaming the Hollywood Branch Library in Young Circle in Furr's honor.

What they're saying: "After long distinguished service on both the city of Hollywood commission and the Broward County Commission, I do drive Hollywood Boulevard frequently. I will enjoy seeing your name on that library," Geller added.

• Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy applauded Furr's career in public service, particularly helping create and maintain affordable housing, making State Road A1A more resilient and incorporating the city in the planned 10.5-mile commuter rail.
• "Your legacy goes a long way," Levy said.

The bottom line: "It has been a great ride," Furr added.

• "At least since I've been here, I feel our county's politics and our policies have been on the right side of history," he said.