2012 demonstrated through its challenges and opportunities that we live and work in a truly warm and caring community. It is hard to believe another year is just beginning. I am excited for our new year. The economy is slowly beginning to thaw; projects are beginning, and more will follow. Our Commission is committed to [...]
Stress is a part of life, and you can't always avoid it. But you can try to avoid situations that can cause it, and you can control how you respond to it. The first step is knowing your own coping strategies. Try using a stress journal to record stressful events, your response to them, and [...]
State Representative Shevrin Jones opens district office in the City of West Park City Hall. Florida House District 101 is comprised of West Park, Pembroke Park, W. Hallandale, E. Miramar, W. Hollywood and E. Pembroke Pines. It’s an exciting time for our office and we are looking forward to serving the people of this great [...]
It is with pleasure that I reach out to you and wish you a Joyous Holiday Season. Everyone is working hard in their area of expertise. We gave you a commitment since the City’s incorporation in 2005 and in return you gave us a chance to serve as your commission – for that I say [...]
A s Christmas and the New Year approach, it is a good time to reflect on the past year. For many in our city, it has been a challenging year particularly for those affected by the loss of employment and the economic recession. The heartening aspect of these events is the capacity that the people [...]
It is official! The holidays are here. This is the time of year when we give thanks, count our blessings and celebrate a season of giving. Most of us have much to celebrate- a job, health care, shelter and family. Be a blessing But there are those who don’t enjoy these basics of life right [...]
From The Public Works Department The Public Works Department is pleased to announce our Christmas Tree Recycling Program. This initiative allows West Park residents to bring holiday trees to McTyre Park, where they will be chipped, and used to provide mulch for landscaping throughout the City’s right-of-ways. All residents are encouraged to make a special [...]
A lien search can be an important decision-making tool for buyers and sellers of real estate. A lien search with the City of West Park will provide information on open building permits, permits that have expired before completion and other issues that may require further inquiry with the building department. A lien search will also [...]
The NPDES program controls direct discharges into navigable waters of the United States of America. The State of Florida has been delegated the responsibility of managing the federal requirements of the NPDES program which involves point source discharges (pipes and sewers), and non-point sources (construction sites). NPDES permits, issued by either Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [...]
City staff has reviewed a number of applications for new businesses in the Utopia industrial area. Certain types of businesses such as auto repair provide significant employment opportunities, but can sometimes lead to unsightly conditions that may detract from other businesses. The City’s zoning code requires that these types of businesses receive approval by the [...]
From the Fire Department The Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency services want to remind the residents of West Park that many injuries and deaths come from accidents within a person’s home. According to the National Safety Council, each year seven million Americans suffer disabling injuries and another 28,800 die as a [...]
From the Code Enforcement Department Q: What are the common complaints that Code Enforcement Inspector Investigate? A: The most common complaints involve public nuisances such as overgrown grass/weeds on properties, unsightly bulk trash, building code violations, illegal signage, and business tax license and zoning violations. Q: How can I make a complaint or report a [...]
Although we should remember the significance of all our holidays, I believe that Thanksgiving is the holiday which should be used for a time of quiet reflection. We would all do well to pause and remember those brave souls who risked their lives to travel to a new and uncharted land in search of freedom. [...]
Pictured in this photo, President/CEO CFB- Linda B. Carter and Mayor Eric H. Jones, Jr. with Mayors from other Cities.
