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Lauderhill names Kenny Hobbs permanent city manager after months as interim
Summary
After months as interim, Kenny Hobbs was appointed Lauderhill city manager following public comment and commissioner debate; the commission voted to approve the appointment and residents and local leaders spoke in favor.
The Lauderhill City Commission voted to appoint Kenny Hobbs as the city's permanent city manager on June 9, 2025, after a public hearing and multiple speakers in support of his appointment.
Hobbs, who has worked at city hall in various finance and management roles since the late 1980s and had served as interim city manager, will assume the permanent role after the commission's vote. The commission called the question after extended discussion and public comment; the clerk recorded individual votes and the motion passed with a majority of the commission voting to approve the appointment.
Commissioners and residents who spoke at the meeting praised Hobbs' experience and accessibility. Mayor Denise D. Grant said Hobbs had…
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