Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott. {David Volz}
A push for stricter voter identification requirements, including the use of Real ID, took center stage at a Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce breakfast on March 24, where local leaders also announced a new business expo and recognized a final donation from a longtime community arts festival.
The Broward County Supervisor of Elections, Joe Scott, made a presentation emphasizing the importance of a Real ID.
Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign legislation that its supporters say will protect the integrity of elections. Senate Bill 1334 and House Bill 991 require high standards of proof for U.S. citizenship, and the Real ID is one of the strongest proofs, according to Scott.
Federal documents, such as a passport or a state-issued birth certificate, may also be accepted.
This new legislation will align Florida law with the federal Safeguard America Voter Eligibility Act, also referred to as the “SAVE America Act.” The legislation will not be in effect for the upcoming midterm election, but it will be for the 2028 election, according to Scott.
He encouraged residents to become educated about upcoming elections and to participate in the electoral process as much as possible.
The Coral Springs Festival of the Arts presented a $1,500 check to the Chamber’s Education Fund. The Festival, which hosted a large art show for the community, is no longer in operation and is distributing its reserves to local non-profit organizations.
Festival leader Jose Morera said the art show brought many residents together, but there were not enough volunteers willing to work, and it became unsustainable.
Chamber President Charinus Davis announced that the Coral Springs Economic Development Office will host the first Coral Springs Business Expo on Friday, May 1, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Coral Springs.
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