Mayor Michael Carn Delivers State of the City Address
Oakland Park Mayor Michael Carn delivered the 2022 State of the City Address at the November 2nd Oakland Park City Commission Meeting. Mayor Carn said that he had the great and exciting honor to represent the Commission as we all collectively and modestly boast about our eight square mile slice of Broward County. “Oakland Park […]
Oakland Park Swears In First Black Mayor and Black Vice Mayor Team
Oakland Park Embraces Diversity As Oakland Park comes of age and nears the second century of its existence, one thing has become clear: Oakland Park is a City that not only celebrates but embraces diversity. Last night on the steps of City Hall, before the swearing in, David Hebert, the City manager delivered a very impassioned […]
Meet Our Mayor: Jane Bolin
If you live in Oakland Park, you might have crossed paths with Jane Bolin. And you most likely knew her before she became the Mayor of Oakland Park or maybe even before that, when she was a City Commissioner. That should come as no surprise, because that’s just who Jane is, an active member of […]
The Elks Lodge Pan-Asian Adventure
If you are a member of the benevolent order of the Elks Lodge number 2407, you know the calendar is filled with family and adult fun! If you are not a member, you may just consider becoming one. Just over 150 years ago, in the Theater district of New York City, Comedians and Actors formed […]
Oakland Park Commits to COVID Vaccine Distribution Effort
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 early this year, the entire world has held its breath for a vaccine. After 10 long months, the vaccine has arrived in the United States and now South Florida. According to a Oakland Park Mayor, Jane Bolin, the City of Oakland Park has been invited to participate in the cooperative […]
Give, Care, Love: Hope for the Holidays
Christmas came early for many families and children of Oakland Park and surrounding Broward County residents at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church on December 19th, 2020. Care4MeBroward, in conjunction with Teen Girls in Action, Co- Sponsored by Hilson Management and supported by The Teen Alliance Project, Sunshine Community Awareness Program, Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, […]
Oakland Park Firefighters Bring Christmas To Family That Lost Everything
On November 30th, 2020 Kelli and Stephen Korman and their two daughters lives were changed forever when the apartment they were moving into caught fire. Just 25 days before the biggest holiday in the world they lost everything and did not know what to do or how they were going to bring Christmas to their […]
Meet Our New City Commission
After months of campaigning under some of the most difficult times in the history of our country, yesterday Oakland Park welcomed its new City Commission. Two Commissioners, Mitch Rosenwald and Aisha Gordon are serving for the first time. Matthew Sparks Oakland Park’s Mayor from 2019-2020 won his reelection campaign and was sworn in for a […]
Oakland Park City Commission Election Results
Elections for Oakland Park City Commission concluded last night, November 3rd, 2020. While final results need to be certified, initial results show that the following three candidates are poised to be the City’s next Commissioners: Aisha Gordon, Mitch Rosenwald and incumbent Matthew Sparks.  Election Results Living In Oakland Park had an unofficial poll which fingered […]
Oakland Park City Commission Elections: How do They Work?
On November 3rd Oakland Park residents will vote in three new City Commissioners. The three winners will join the current incumbent Commissioners, Vice Mayor Jane Bolin and Michael Carn on the dais as the elected representatives of the residents of Oakland Park. While the City provides detailed information about how the election process works, many […]