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Dennis Hinds eyes District 1 seat in Pembroke Pines. Here’s what voters should know

By Reporting by Isabel Rivera. Produced with AI assistance
Dennis Hinds, a candidate for the District 1 seat in the 2026 Pembroke Pines municipal election.
Dennis Hinds, a candidate for the District 1 seat in the 2026 Pembroke Pines municipal election. Courtesy of Dennis Hinds

Dennis Hinds, making his third attempt at the Pembroke Pines city commission, is running against Tom Good and James Henry for the District 1 seat on a platform focused on “togetherness, unity, change and love.”

Hinds is pitching priorities that include economic growth, support for families, youth and seniors, and public safety and quality-of-life initiatives.

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

  • Making his third bid for the Pembroke Pines city commission, Hinds is a New York-born Jamaican American and has lived in Florida for 24 years.
  • He has a background that includes two decades in corporate banking; he now works as an insurance agent with Legacy Real Estate Group.
  • He said his campaign centers on the slogan “togetherness, unity, change and love,” which he is emphasizing in door-to-door outreach ahead of Election Day.
  • According to his campaign website, Hinds’ platform includes economic growth and jobs, support for families and youth and seniors, and public safety and quality-of-life issues, including business-startup workshops and expanded recreation and wellness programs.
  • If elected, Hinds would be among the first Black officials in the history of the Pembroke Pines City Commission, according to Caribbean National Weekly.

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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