What’s next for Pembroke Pines? Mayor to share vision in state of the city speech
The time for all things Pembroke Pines budgets, priorities and future vision is here — the 2026 state of the city address.
Mayor Angelo Castillo is set to take the dais at the City Commission Chambers — 601 City Center Way — on Tuesday, March 31, to update residents on how the southwest Broward city is faring.
On the agenda will be “important updates, accomplishments, and what’s ahead for our city,” per Pembroke Pines’ March 24 Instagram post announcing the event.
The speech starts at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a regular commission meeting.
Last year’s speech ran for 12 minutes and kicked off with a recap of the city’s accomplishments in 2024, including the formation of a citizens budget council, a 5% decrease in crime, water system upgrades, the 25th anniversary of the city’s charter school system and the adoption of the city’s strategic plan, “We Love Pembroke Pines.”
Much of what Castillo projected for 2025 centered around executing the strategic plan’s priorities — economic development, public safety and workforce development, to name a few — despite facing funding challenges after residents passed on a $230 million bond that would’ve financed such projects.
“We respect the will of the voters ... that’s democracy,” Castillo said in last year’s speech. “Let me also be clear about this: The work does not stop. The plan still moves forward. ... We will continue to pursue other funding opportunities.”
Priorities the mayor highlighted for 2025 included smarter traffic solutions, more efficient public communication, more transparency in how tax dollars are spent and public parks upgrades, among others.
Castillo also announced the launch of the We Love Pembroke Pines nonprofit, which mobilizes high school students and other volunteers to help with community service initiatives
“If you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backward. In Pembroke Pines, we choose to move forward,” Castillo said. “We are that city that cares. A city that can and a city that does.”
How to watch the speech
Wondering how you can tune in to this year’s speech?
The state of the city address is open to the public, meaning all who’d like to listen in person will be welcome to attend.
Those who can’t make it out can watch online via the city’s website or through the Pembroke Pines Media YouTube channel.
For more information, check out Pembroke Pines’ website or Instagram account for updates.
