Lauderdale Lakes losing its Mayor to Broward County Commission race

The Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes and former Democratic state Representative is departing the Mayor’s chair two years ahead of schedule to run for a Broward County Commission seat.

Hazelle Rogers represented House District 95 for an eight-year stint in 2008 and was elected Lauderdale Lakes Mayor in 2016. But the lure of an open seat on the Commission has her itching to use her experience in a wider venue.

“I’m engaged in the economic issues of the county,” said Rogers, who has already raised $33,016 in her bid to represent District 9.

Gubernatorial appointee Commissioner Torey Alston currently represents the commission district.

– Anne Geggis, Florida Politics