Lauderdale Lakes, FL – The City of Lauderdale Lakes is proud to announce the renaming of its Multi-Purpose Center, located at 4340 NW 36th Street, as the Hazelle P. Rogers Multipurpose Center, honoring the decades of distinguished public service and extraordinary contributions of Broward County Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers.
Pursuant to Lauderdale Lakes Code, the City Commission has the authority to recognize individuals who have made lasting and significant impacts by naming a city facility in their honor. Sponsored by Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams, Ordinance 2025-011 was adopted unanimously on second reading by the City Commission on September 23, 2025, officially designating the facility in Commissioner Rogers’ name.
Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers’ legacy of leadership is historic and far-reaching. Elected to the Lauderdale Lakes City Commission in 1996, she was the first Caribbean-American woman elected to office in South Florida. From 2008 to 2016, she represented her community in the Florida House of Representatives, where she championed legislation to uplift underserved populations. In 2016, she was elected Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes, becoming one of the first Caribbean-American women to hold such a role in Broward County. Since 2022, she has served as Broward County Commissioner for District 9, continuing her advocacy with integrity and dedication.
“Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers has dedicated her life to public service, and her impact on the City of Lauderdale Lakes is immeasurable,” said Acting City Manager Venice Howard. “Renaming this facility in her honor not only recognizes her trailblazing accomplishments, but also ensures that her legacy of leadership and service will continue to inspire future generations.”
A formal naming ceremony and ribbon cutting will be held at a future date, with details to be announced by the City of Lauderdale Lakes.
The City of Lauderdale Lakes congratulates Commissioner Rogers on this well-deserved recognition and expresses gratitude for her many years of leadership, service, and commitment to the community.
