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Here's who's running for Hollywood's Broward Commission seat

Four candidates are vying for the District 6 seat.

Election

Many Hollywood residents will elect their next Broward County commissioner in the August <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/06/10/what-to-know-about-hollywood-election-deadlines" data-vars-content-id="278f2667-43f6-49f0-adc0-9fa9de18e957" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s who&#x27;s running for Hollywood&#x27;s Broward Commission seat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/06/10/what-to-know-about-hollywood-election-deadlines" target="_self">election</a>. Why it matters: District 6 is the only open seat on the county commission and incumbent Commissioner Beam Furr is term-limited. <ul><li>The race is open to all voters in the district as there isn&#x27;t a Republican candidate. </li></ul>

🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend

You can paddle under the full moon or head to Miami Dolphins training camp this weekend.

Things to Do

It&#x27;s time to start planning your weekend. Here&#x27;s whats happening around town:🍿<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Arts Park Movie Night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11862&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" data-vars-content-id="e64b4914-3329-4c7f-b7b7-e94f3c67538e" data-vars-headline="🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11862&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" target="_blank">Arts Park Movie Night</a>: Bring a blankets to Arts Park at Young Circle in downtown Hollywood to watch &quot;Michael&quot; on Friday night (8-10pm).🎶 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollywood Beach Theatre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11425&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" data-vars-content-id="e64b4914-3329-4c7f-b7b7-e94f3c67538e" data-vars-headline="🗓️ Things to do around Hollywood this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11425&amp;month=7&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0" target="_blank">Hollywood Beach Theatre</a>: Enjoy the live music Friday-Sunday (7-9pm).

Q&A: Broward superintendent on enrollment, AI and the new school year

Howard Hepburn discusses new programs, school safety and district challenges.

Education

Students in Broward County Schools return to the classroom on Monday.Why it matters: The district opens the school year with six fewer schools as it grapples with a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decline in enrollment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/01/miami-dade-schools-nine-school-close-enrollment-decline-2026" data-vars-content-id="d4a77a87-dc1f-4b2e-9599-40867bd3cc51" data-vars-headline="Q&amp;A: Broward superintendent on enrollment, AI and the new school year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/01/miami-dade-schools-nine-school-close-enrollment-decline-2026" target="_self">decline in enrollment</a>.

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