At the Nov. 24 meeting the Lauderhill City Commission voted on several land‑use and fiscal items.

Special exceptions: The commission approved a special‑exception use for Pediatric Dental Center of Lauderhill at 1879 North State Road 7 (former Bright Star Credit Union). Planning staff recommended approval after confirming public‑notice requirements and standards of review; applicant Enrique Acosta said the practice will provide routine pediatric dental services and that benzodiazepines are kept only in emergency kits as required by the dental board. The vote was 5–0.

The commission also approved a special‑exception use for South Florida Wellness and Clinical Research Institute at 4966 North Pine Island Road. Applicants described the site as a clinical‑trial research site focusing on cardiovascular disease, endocrinology, women's health and metabolic disorders (phase 2–4 trials) and emphasized community access and recruitment of local patients; applicants said the site will not handle controlled substances. Staff recommended conditions to mitigate impacts and the commission approved the application 5–0.

Canaima Bakery (Promenade Plaza): Staff characterized the proposed operation as a manufacturing bakery primarily producing goods for distribution (less than 15% retail area). The applicant committed to small box‑truck deliveries and a 7 a.m. start to mitigate truck traffic; planning staff recommended approval with conditions. The commission approved the special exception 5–0.

Budget and housekeeping: The commission approved a capital budget adjustment for FY2026 totaling $2,000,000 to address drainage and parking improvements on a site discussed in the meeting (the item had been pulled for commissioner questions about bollards and site plan design). The commission also advanced an ordinance for a FY2026 supplemental appropriation (first reading) as presented by staff; that first reading passed on Nov. 24 by a 5–0 vote.

Vice mayor nomination: Commissioners nominated and elected Commissioner Richard Campbell as the new vice mayor; that nomination passed with one dissenting vote (Commissioner Dunne voted No).

All land‑use approvals required the formal motions and 4‑vote threshold for special exceptions; staff and applicants were present at the hearing to answer commissioners’ questions. Where the record shows unanimous votes, the article lists the 5–0 outcomes; for the vice mayor selection the roll call recorded one 'No.'