In a recent government meeting, Commissioner Denise Grant addressed concerns regarding her reimbursement practices and the use of a city vehicle. During her statement, she recounted a past trip to Jamaica, where she submitted requests for funds before departure, despite uncertainty from the City Attorney about the trip's appropriateness for city funding. Upon returning, she learned the trip was deemed disqualified and agreed to reimburse the city by having the amount withheld from her salary.

Grant detailed her understanding of the reimbursement process, including entitlement to mileage and gasoline reimbursements. She mentioned a trip to Tallahassee for a city event called Children's Week, where she borrowed a vehicle from a friend, Kenny Hobbs, who serves as the City of Lauderhill's Assistant City Manager. However, she later acknowledged that the vehicle bore a Lauderhill Police Department license plate, prompting inquiries from law enforcement.

In her testimony, Grant contradicted herself regarding previous use of the vehicle and admitted to driving it to Tennessee for a soccer tournament without Hobbs' knowledge. She submitted reimbursement requests for mileage and a hotel stay, but the hotel invoice raised suspicions of alteration. Grant confessed to modifying the document and sending it from her personal email to her city account, asserting that her intent was to secure funds for Youth Empowerment Village, not for personal gain.

Despite the scrutiny, Grant denied any criminal intent and expressed regret over the situation, emphasizing her commitment to transparency. The meeting concluded with her reiterating the importance of discussing these matters openly for the benefit of the community.