Explore Each Level of Government
Learn what each level does and how it serves your community.
Federal Government
Congress, the President, and federal agencies.
State Government of Florida
Governor, Florida Legislature, and state agencies.
Broward County Government
County Commission, county services, and programs serving Broward residents.
City Government
Mayors, city commissions, and local services in Broward’s cities.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
Who Represents You?
Your home address determines who represents you at the federal, state, and local levels.
Your Address
Your address determines your voting districts and elected representatives.
Federal
Your U.S. House Representative represents your congressional district. Florida also has two U.S. Senators who represent the entire state.
State
Your Florida House Representative and Florida State Senator represent your State districts in Tallahasse.
Local
Your county commissioners, mayor, city commissioners, and school board members represent your local community.
One Address. Different Districts. Different Representatives.
Knowing who represents you helps you know which elected official to contact when you have a question, concern, or idea for your community.
Not Sure Who Handles What?
Use these everyday examples to see which level of government usually handles what.
Post
Office
Federal Government
Driver License
State of Florida
County Library
Broward County
City Government
City parks, recreation, local roads, and other city services.
Public
School
Broward County School Board.
How Government Connects to Your Everyday Life
Government decisions shape many of the services and opportunities we interact with everyday.
Education
Public schools, colleges, libraries, and educational opportunities help shape our community and future.
Transportation
Roads, public transit, driver services, and transportation systems help keep our community moving.
Community & Public Safety
Parks, emergency services, public safety, and community programs help support our quality of life.
Government Works Best When You're Involved
Understanding government is the first step. Getting involved is how we move our communities forward.