Peter D. Hernandez

Peter D. Hernandez is the elected Commissioner for District 2 of the City of Hollywood, Florida, a nonpartisan seat to which he was re-elected in November 2020 after previously serving the same district from 2012 to 2020. Before returning to the commission, Hernandez remained active in civic affairs, serving on the City Charter Review Committee and maintaining leadership roles in the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. His educational background has not been publicly detailed in available official sources. During his combined years of service on the Hollywood City Commission, Hernandez has been a member of the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committee and its Transportation Subcommittee, reflecting a sustained focus on regional policy and municipal advocacy. Born in Havana, Cuba, he immigrated with his family first to Madrid, Spain, and later to Hollywood, Florida as a political refugee at age eleven, an experience that has shaped his commitment to community service. He continues to serve the residents of District 2 with a focus on civic engagement, transportation, and quality-of-life issues.

The City of Hollywood City Commission is the governing legislative body of Hollywood, a municipal government in Broward County, Florida, with commissioners elected by district and the mayor elected at large. The Commission is responsible for setting city policy, adopting the municipal budget, appointing the City Manager and City Attorney, and also serves as the Board of Commissioners for the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency.