Name: Elizabeth Burns
Age: 73
Website: Voteelizabethburns.com
What distinguishes you most from your opponent(s)?
Elizabeth Burns is the only female minority and woman of color to run for the mayoral seat from the inception of Pembroke Pines 63 years ago. The only female who is not part of the political regime. Free of any political baggage. Coming in with new energy, new insight and ideas to move the city to another level. I AM the change that Pembroke Pines needs now.
List in reverse chronological order, starting with most recent, colleges and universities attended with years of attendance and degrees held.
Jamaica: Durham College of Business
Florida: Broward College
American Institute of Banking (professors from various institutions): International Banking Certification
List in reverse chronological order your work history for the past 15 years.
Unique Creations by Liz – Event Planning, Marketing and Production.
Have you ever been a party to a lawsuit, including bankruptcy or foreclosure? If so,
provide details and disposition.
Yes, Settled and Closed
Have you ever been charged or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, including an
adjudication of guilt withheld? If so, provide charges, dates and terms of sentence.
No
If a proposed regional incinerator is not the right answer to the region’s long-term waste disposal needs, what is?
Would need more time to access the various possibilities. Environmental Data, Social Impact, Health Concerns
Broward County’s plan to close and “repurpose” schools is certain to affect Pembroke Pines. What should be the city’s goals on this issue?
Although we currently have a good school system, we should at the least make an effort to understand the process of “repurpose” which could possibly benefit the city of Pembroke Pines.
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of City Manager Charlie Dodge.
I have not had the opportunity to work with Mr. Charles Dodge and not privy to sufficient details on him. As a result I would prefer not to comment at this time. However I would like to see the city of Pembroke Pines senior management reflect the diversity that exists within the community.