Jay Schwartz Pembroke Pines Commissioner District 2

05/20/2026

TECO UPDATE: Since the City Administration continues to NOT post anything on social media about the TECO project (Despite my ongoing requests to do so) this is how residents continue to get screwed over with poor workmanship and a lack of communication. I have decided to post one of the responses I received from one of our neighbors in hopes the City Administration will do its part to communicate. My town hall that was held on Feb 28th was designed to provide this information to you. Unfortunately the Administration decided to lock the doors on democracy.

Below is an email from our neighbor. Name will be kept offline for privacy purposes.

I'm sure you are all aware of an ongoing project by Teco Peoples Gas relocating gas lines from the rear yards to the front easements and installing new gas meters. I believe this goes from Palm Ave west to Flamingo Rd? I'm assuming this requires a permit, and that the City is somehow overseeing/inspecting the work? We were told that Teco plumbers will be installing the new resident gas meters. I do hope the City Plumbing Inspectors will be involved. There are also numerous areas where the City streets and sidewalks have been cut up and trenched and temporary patches are in place. It wasn't that long ago when the City repaved our area, and now we have many unsightly raised asphalt patches. I do hope the City will require Teco to restore these areas as well.

Today, it was more personal, since the Teco crew damaged our irrigation line which washed away quite a bit of the sidewalk area and underneath our driveway. I've attached a photo of their repair. I'm sure you would all agree that this is not acceptable. I've sent an email to the Teco Construction Supervisor with the hopes that our driveway will be restored to its original condition, not patched, as well as the sidewalk and sod replaced once the project is finished. I've also requested that they place a cone or ribbon off the area for safety reasons since the sidewalk and surrounding area is very uneven. I'm fearful for our residents that walk in the evenings.

Our biggest disappointment is the lack of communication and information provided to the residents on the timeline for this project. There is also no advance warning when they show up so vehicles could be moved, gates unlocked and sprinklers shut off. I know this burden should be on Teco, but I'm hoping the City is taking a closer look at the workmanship of these new gas lines and meters.

05/11/2026

My flight video over Holly Lake this morning. Thank you Forestry and PPFD for keeping us safe.
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05/10/2026

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: There is a large Everglades fire which is sending smoke towards the Holly Lake area (US-27 & Pines Boulevard). Fire-Rescue has setup along the perimeter of the Holly Lake community to monitor the fire in the event that it approaches Pembroke Pines.

05/10/2026

From My Family to Yours...

05/09/2026

Annual Mayor's Chess Tournament here at Club19. Free Event.

05/02/2026

As we wake up this morning to learn about the cease in operations of Spirit Airlines, I cannot help to recall being one of its first consumers in 1993. I have watched the company evolve from a start up to an industry leader. The headquarters in Miramar, then Dania Beach made so much sense for South Florida. The gateway to the Caribbean and beyond.

There are ten of thousands of workers suddenly unemployed. Not just the pilots and flight attendants, but the gate agents, mechanics, bag handlers, all over the country. I know many people directly impacted by today's news.

Aviation makes up nearly 10% of Florida's GDP. Airlines have historically been on a razor thin edge battling market conditions.

I suspect JetBlue may be next. The sudden rise in jet fuel prices has sent a shockwave throughout the airline industry. We can only hope that the cash reserves available to these companies will be enough to outlast the current global economic challenges.

The routes flown by the low cost airlines will be gobbled up by the Big Three - United, American, and Delta. This lack of competition causes consumer prices to soar. We are reliant on the Federal Government to oversee the deregulation of the airline industry and make the best decisions for the paying public. It is too soon to tell what will happen with the loss of Spirit Airlines to the industry.

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04/30/2026

Recycling Update: City Administration will present to the City Commission on May 20th what options that may be viable. I will keep you posted.

04/25/2026

We have a song written for Our 66th Birthday Celebration. Hope to see you on the Plaza from 5-9pm. Stacey and I will be there all night long.

2026

04/17/2026

If you know any High School or College Students, please share this post. Get involved today!

04/14/2026

PPines SRO Update. 4-14-2026

Media reports are circulating that the Broward County School Board is considering hiring their own PD and replace City Police Officers. I asked our City Administration if they have received any notification from the School Board. As of 4:19pm today, we have not. I will advise you if anything changes. I also asked the City Attorney to review our current agreement and determine if there is an early exit clause the BCSB could invoke. I am waiting for that response as well.