Conversations with Marlon Bolton: The Podcast Commissioner Marlon Bolton

Have you heard of Jumpstart’s Read For the Record initiative? Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton sat down with Ken King, Director of Public Affairs and Organizational Development for the Children's Services Council of Broward County, to take a closer look at this powerful kid-focused initiative and the state of literacy in Broward County.

In 2023, the City of Tamarac has been undergoing an intensive 2040 Comprehensive Plan Development process to ensure successful and strategic plans for Tamarc’s future. This intricate process includes data collection, public input, assessments of current City conditions, and development of supporting policy.

Vice Mayor Bolton sat down with planner, Mark Alvarez of the Corradino Group, for a closer look at this unfolding process and its important steps toward implementation.

What do you know about the City of Tamarac’s Multimodal Transportation Masterplan Development Process? Currently, the City is undertaking a multimodal study to enhance transportation options for everyone! Whether you choose to walk, bike, ride or drive, the future of Tamarac’s transportation network will prioritize the needs of all users. Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton connects with project consultant, Alia Awwad, from Alta Planning and Design, Inc., for a deeper look at the project’s objectives and to share how all of Tamarac can help shape a more inclusive and efficient transportation system for the City.

Commissioner Marlon Bolton sits down with Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to address Attainable Housing, First Time Homebuyer grants and how her work is positively impacting working families and residents faced with food and energy insecurity.

Do small businesses really win in Broward County? The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) says, “Yes!” Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director of the OESBD will guide small business owners through the various resources, grant and procurement opportunities to make small businesses thrive.

In June we celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Commissioner Marlon Bolton sat down to discuss the contributions and impact of South Florida’s Caribbean-American community with Calibe Thompson, Board President and Co-Founder of Island Space FL. Island Space FL is a museum located in nearby Plantation that works to elevate the profile of Caribbean art, history and culture.