A MESSAGE FROM ASSISTANT DEPUTY MAYOR JACQUELINE A. GUZMAN
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Sunrise City Commission, Seat D | jguzman@sunrisefl.gov
Dear Community Members,
residents by building valuable skills and advancing economic mobility. Thank you to Torre Fuerte Community Church for hosting our Quarterly Food Distributions to support families in need. Food insecurity is a real challenge—even in our own backyards—and while we may not solve it all, we are making a difference one family at a time. Lastly, I’m thrilled to share that the Village Art Plaza is now officially open! We’ve already hosted some amazing events, and I encourage you to check the community calendar for all the exciting things happening. As we look ahead, I would like to take a moment to congratulate all our summer graduates—you make our community proud. I’m wishing everyone a productive and positive summer and fall season!
It is a true honor to serve the vibrant and resilient City of Sunrise. I remain committed to working hard each day to ensure that programs are in place to help our families not only survive but truly thrive. This past Spring was our first Teen Summit, a two-day program providing our youth with valuable professional development, local government knowledge, and team-building exercises. It was a powerful event that helped prepare our young people for brighter futures. In April, I’m proud to have hosted a Housing Resources Town Hall in collaboration with Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus- McCormick, Commissioner Hazelle Rogers and several key organizations. Many community members received vital support—including a single mother who was able to access the resources she needed to return to school. Did you know? Broward County is facing a growing housing crisis, with over 50% of renters considered cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on housing. The City of Sunrise is actively working with responsible developers to create sustainable workforce housing. These future developments will offer affordable options for essential workers like teachers, nurses, police officers, retail staff, and others who are the backbone of our local economy. In partnership with Broward College, we launched the Broward UP program to provide free workforce training opportunities, with a special focus on supporting aspiring entrepreneurs. This initiative continues to empower
Thank you for the opportunity to serve!
Jacqueline A. Guzman, Assistant Deputy Mayor
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