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Protecting Our Paradise: Navigating Hurricane Season
During National Police Week, we pause to recognize our first responders. The brave officers of the Hallandale Beach Police Department who...
Mayor Joy Cooper
3 days ago3 min read
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Why Are There CRAs? Part III
What is the fate of our CRA? I asked for a meeting to discuss the future of our CRA last month. My goal was to have an open discussion...
Mayor Joy Cooper
May 44 min read
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Why Are There CRAs? Part II
Last week, I began explaining the history of CRAs and our CRA. The CRA was established 28 years ago, and we had to decide what to do with...
Mayor Joy Cooper
May 44 min read
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Why Are There CRAs?
Why are there CRAs? In short, they were set up to address areas within cities that had been typically underserved when it came to...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Apr 153 min read
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2nd Annual One Hallandale Family Fun Field Day, What Will Become Of Our CRA
The Second Annual One Hallandale Family Fun Field Day was a success! With well over 1000 attendees over the 4-hour period. Many attended...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Apr 154 min read
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A Better Hallandale Beach: Shared Responsibility
This Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at OB Johnson Park, 1000 NW 8th Avenue, Hallandale Beach, FL the One City At A Time: A Memorial...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Apr 24 min read
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Why Is My Water Bill Going Up?
On April 5th, 2025, at OB Johnson Park, 1000 NW 8th Avenue, Hallandale Beach, FL the One City At A Time: A Memorial Healthcare Community...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Mar 254 min read
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Securing Our Infrastructure
Hallandale Beach continues to address the rehabilitation of our sewer infrastructure. This citywide modernization will not only improve...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Mar 183 min read
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Your Bottom Dollar: Property Taxes
As the legislative session commences, we are once again hearing calls to eliminate Property Tax in our state. While the idea of cutting...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Mar 163 min read
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The State of Medicaid and Human Services
Over the past months, the federal government has been evolving under new leadership. While our President has been pushing the boundaries...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Mar 74 min read
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Shared Triumphs In The Face of Adversity
Pictured in no particular order, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, State Representative Marie Woodson, School Board Member Maura...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Mar 14 min read
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A Legacy of Hope
Last weekend, our Hallandale Beach Police Athletic League held its Annual Comedy Show and with great success having a sold-out room for a...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Feb 232 min read
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Love Is In The Hallandale Beach Air: PAL Comedy Show & CRA Community Improvements
This weekend, Saturday, February 15th 2025 our Hallandale Beach PAL will be hosting their Annual Comedy Show at the Sport of Kings...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Feb 143 min read
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Legislative Session and Condo Laws
As legislators are meeting in Tallahassee there has been discussion around the need to address the ambiguity in the current law requiring...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Feb 83 min read
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Holocaust Memorial and Immigration
This Monday was the 80th Anniversary of the remembrance of the Holocaust. As a daughter of a WWII veteran, it is also in my opinion to...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Jan 284 min read
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Resilience & Impressions of Cuba
Last Wednesday night, we held the first commission meeting for 2025 in our chambers. In attendance was Mayor of Sunny Isles Larisa...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Jan 195 min read
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Welcome To 2025! My Reflections On Cuba pt.3
Welcome to 2025! We have so much to look forward to this year as a city. This week we will resume our regularly scheduled commission...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Jan 75 min read
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Happy New Year and Reflections On Cuba part 2
Many of you may be conducting your year in review, making New Years Resolution or simply taking part in annual New Year traditions,...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Dec 30, 20244 min read
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Celebrating Hallandale Beach’s Finest & Our Hometown Hero Chief Michel Michel
This week I had a wonderful opportunity to attend the “Friends of Foster” Police Appreciation Day. The Friends of Foster are continuing a...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Dec 27, 20244 min read
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Happy Holidays: Reflections of Cuba
Recently, my husband and I had the opportunity to travel alongside thirty-two participants to support the Jewish people of Cuba. Jewish...
Mayor Joy Cooper
Dec 23, 20244 min read
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MAYOR JOY COOPER
CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH
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