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Hazelle P. Rogers
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| Member of the Broward County Commission from the 9th district |
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| Assumed office November 29, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Dale V.C. Holness |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 95th district |
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| In office November 20, 2012 – November 20, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Waldman |
| Succeeded by | Barrington Russell |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 94th district |
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| In office November 18, 2008 – November 20, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Matthew Meadows |
| Succeeded by | Perry E. Thurston Jr. |
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| Born | September 28, 1952 Kingston, British Jamaica |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | New York City Community College (AAS) University of Phoenix (BS) |
| Profession | Real estate consultant |
Hazelle P. Rogers (born September 28, 1952) is an important leader in Broward County, Florida. She is a member of the Broward County Commission, which helps run the county. Before this, she was a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives. She also served as the Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes, a city in Florida.
From 2012 to 2016, she represented the 95th District in the Florida House. This district included cities like North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, and Lauderhill. Before that, from 2008 to 2012, she represented the 94th District. In August 2022, she won an election to join the Broward County Commission and officially started her new role in November 2022.
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Hazelle Rogers' Early Life and Education
Hazelle Rogers was born in Kingston, Jamaica. When she was 17 years old, in 1969, she moved to New York City. She went to New York City Community College and earned an associate degree in 1976. Later, in 1980, she attended Pace University.
In 1982, Hazelle Rogers moved to Florida. There, she became the Secretary of the Eastgate Homeowners Association. This role helped her get involved in her local community.
Serving Her Community in Lauderdale Lakes
In 1996, Hazelle Rogers was elected to the Lauderdale Lakes City Commission. A city commission is a group of elected officials who make decisions for a city. She served on the commission until she was elected to the state legislature. While working for the city, she continued her education. In 2003, she graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in business.
Hazelle Rogers in the Florida House of Representatives
The Florida House of Representatives is part of Florida's state government. Its members, called State Representatives, create and vote on laws for the entire state.
Becoming a State Representative
In 2008, the State Representative for the 94th District, Matthew Meadows, could not run for re-election. This was because of term limits, which mean a person can only serve a certain number of times. Hazelle Rogers decided to run for the seat. The 94th District covered areas in Broward County.
During her campaign, Hazelle Rogers promised to help with rising property taxes and to make sure people could find affordable homes. She won the Democratic primary election, which is when voters choose who will represent their party in the main election. After winning the primary, she was elected to the Florida House without anyone running against her in the general election.
Representing New Districts
In 2012, the areas that State Representatives served were redrawn. This process is called redistricting. Hazelle Rogers' district changed to the 95th District. This new district still included many of the same areas she had represented before. She won both the primary and general elections for this new district without any opponents.
Hazelle Rogers Joins the Broward County Commission
In 2022, Hazelle Rogers joined the Broward County Commission. The County Commission is a group of elected officials who make decisions for the entire county, like managing roads, parks, and public safety. She won the election for this position in August 2022, taking over the seat previously held by Dale Holness.
Recognition and Awards
In 2020, the government of Jamaica honored Hazelle Rogers. She received the Order of Distinction, which is a special award given to people who have done great things for their country or community.
