The Lauderhill Commission voted Nov. 24 to name Commissioner Richard Campbell as vice mayor. The roll call recorded one dissenting vote (Commissioner Dunne vote recorded as 'No'); the nomination was otherwise supported and Campbell accepted the post.

Public comment included a string of remarks that ranged from praise for city events to policy appeals. Latoya London, a Lauderhill resident and community organizer, publicly commended city staff and the CRA for recent events and neighborhood work and urged the city to explore ways for residents to help with marketing and social‑media outreach to better publicize programs.

Several speakers — including a Broward County teacher, Didier Ortiz, and other community members — used the public comment period to urge local leaders to advocate for greater investment in education and to question federal spending priorities abroad. Ortiz said his classroom lacks sufficient textbooks and materials and asked the commission to “speak out” on prioritizing education funding and resources. Other commenters connected local needs to broader foreign‑policy spending, asking officials to prioritize domestic services for students and families.

Commissioners and the city manager acknowledged those concerns, pointed to existing local education partnerships (advisory boards and scholarships) and said staff will convene communications staff to explore policies allowing community assistance with event marketing while addressing security and content concerns. The city manager said he had already directed the communications team to return with options.

The meeting ended with proclamations, announcements of turkey giveaways and community events and thanksgiving remarks from commissioners.