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James Henry eyes District 1 seat in Pembroke Pines. Here’s what voters should know

By Reporting by Isabel Rivera. Produced with AI assistance
James Henry, a candidate for the District 1 commission seat.
James Henry, a candidate for the District 1 commission seat. Courtesy of James Henry

James Henry, the only first-time candidate in the Pembroke Pines District 1 commission race, is running against Tom Good and Dennis Hinds on a platform focused on practical problem-solving, informed decision-making and what he calls a commitment to “take the politics out of politics.”

A retired Pembroke Pines police sergeant, Henry said residents are most concerned about traffic congestion, North Perry Airport crashes and a potential highway exit near Broward College’s 72nd Avenue area, and he wants to bring the right agencies to the table to address them.

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The winner of the District 1 race between James Henry, Tom Good 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 James Henry, Tom Good 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 Henry’s platform:

  • The only first-time candidate in the race, Henry said he is running to address issues he believes need fixing, emphasizing action over complaints and a focus on identifying root causes.
  • Henry brings seven years of Coast Guard experience and nearly three decades with the Pembroke Pines Police Department, including roles in community affairs and crisis response; he has lived in Pembroke Pines for four years.
  • He said his grassroots, self-funded campaign has focused on meeting residents, with city records showing his largest spending category is campaign mailers.
  • Henry said District 1 residents most often raise concerns about traffic congestion, North Perry Airport crashes and the need for a highway exit serving Broward College on 72nd Avenue; he supports solutions such as traffic studies and convening aviation and environmental stakeholders.
  • He criticized the $230 million bond referendum as too large for residents and said City Commission “theatrics” and division are hindering progress; he also proposed a Chamber of Commerce-linked mentorship program pairing high school students with local professionals.

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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