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Tom Good eyes District 1 seat in Pembroke Pines. Here’s what voters should know

By Reporting by Isabel Rivera. Produced with AI assistance
District 1 Commissioner Tom Good, who is running for his third term in the 2026 Pembroke Pines municipal election.
District 1 Commissioner Tom Good, who is running for his third term in the 2026 Pembroke Pines municipal election. Downtown Photo Courtesy of Tom Good

Pembroke Pines Commissioner Tom Good, the District 1 incumbent first elected in 2018, is running against James Henry and Dennis Hinds as he seeks a third term on a platform focused on transportation, parks, affordable housing and water treatment upgrades.

After voters rejected a $230 million bond referendum last year that would finance such projects, Good is emphasizing alternative funding options — including grants, public-private partnerships and surtax dollars — while calling for strong resident input on potential property tax changes and the future use of soon-to-be-vacant school buildings.

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The winner of the District 1 race between Tom Good, James Henry and Dennis Hinds will serve a four-year term and be tasked with finding solutions for citywide improvements, property tax concerns and more.
The winner of the District 1 race between Tom Good, James Henry and Dennis Hinds will serve a four-year term and be tasked with finding solutions for citywide improvements, property tax concerns and more. Carla Mendez cmendez@pembrokepinesflnews.com

Here are key takeaways from Good’s platform:

  • The District 1 incumbent elected in 2018, Good is seeking a third term, citing a Navy background and three decades in public service, including leadership roles in Miramar and Deerfield Beach.
  • Good said his campaign centers on continuing the city’s 2024 Strategic Plan, which targets public transportation and traffic improvements, park and recreation upgrades, affordable housing expansion, a recycling program restart and Water Treatment Plant upgrades.
  • After voters rejected the $230 million bond referendum by 65% last March, Good said the city needs a different funding approach, including pursuing county, state and federal grants, public-private partnerships and leveraging surtax dollars.
  • Good said residents should have a strong role in upcoming decisions, including potential impacts of a state-sponsored property tax repeal on city services and the future use of buildings tied to two elementary schools slated to close beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.
  • Good pointed to long-standing community ties and relationships across government agencies as key strengths he would use to address city priorities and secure resources.

This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence and using our own originally reported, written and published content. It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.

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