Beam Furr

Beam Furr is a Democratic Broward County Commissioner representing District 6—covering Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, Pembroke Park, West Park, and parts of Davie and Fort Lauderdale—and is currently serving the final year of his third four-year term, which runs through November 2026. First elected to the county commission in November 2014, he brings extensive local governance experience, having previously served as a Hollywood City Commissioner for 12 consecutive years representing District 2. His leadership on the county level is highly distinguished; his peers selected him to serve a full term as the Broward County Mayor from 2017 to 2018. Prior to entering public office, Furr dedicated 25 years to public education as a social studies teacher and a library media specialist at Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines. Deeply connected to the community he represents, he grew up in Hallandale, graduated from South Broward High School, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Education alongside a Master of Library Science. On the county commission, Furr has established a strong reputation as a champion for environmental issues and regional planning, currently chairing the Broward County Solid Waste Authority and the Broward County Water Advisory Board, while also serving as co-chair of the Broward Climate Change Task Force.

The Broward County Commissioner is an elected member of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the legislative and governing body of Broward County, Florida. Commissioners are responsible for adopting the county budget, enacting ordinances, overseeing county departments and services, and setting policy for one of the most populous counties in Florida.