Tamarac holds candlelight vigil and proclamation for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metair

Tamarac’s City Commission opened its April 7 meeting with a candlelight vigil and a proclamation honoring Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metair, who worked in Tamarac before her election to the Coral Springs City Commission.

Mayor Michelle J. Gomez invited the community to remember Metair’s service and read a statement about her years as a community engagement liaison and later as a trailblazing elected official. Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton read a formal proclamation noting Metair’s advocacy, countywide engagement and commitment to underserved communities and declared April 7, 2026, an honor day in her name.

Faith leaders from several local congregations offered prayers and reflections. Pastor Bob of Hope for All Nations Church and representatives who read statements from rabbis at Temple Beth Torah asked for comfort for the family and for an end to the kind of violence that took Metair’s life. The ceremony included a moment of silence and candlelighting; the mayor asked staff to make counseling resources available outside the chambers for anyone in need.

Commissioners and former coworkers shared personal memories at the vigil, recalling Metair’s community work and describing her as energetic and service‑oriented. A former commissioner who hired Metair said she helped prepare Metair for elected office; others recalled her work on county and national civic initiatives. Several speakers urged compassionate public responses to domestic violence and discouraged victim‑blaming in public discussion.

The mayor recessed the meeting for 15 minutes after the ceremony; the City Commission reconvened later to continue the regular agenda.

The vigil and proclamation were presented at the start of the April 7 meeting; the Commission scheduled no further formal action related to the remembrance on that agenda.