New Milestone
On November 19, 2024, Alexandra P. Davis was sworn in as a Commissioner for Broward County, District 7, marking a significant accomplishment in her career. Prior to this, she served as Vice Mayor of the City of Miramar, bringing with her a wealth of leadership experience and a strong commitment to public service.
This election marks a historic moment for the Broward County Commission, as it now embodies the rich diversity of the community. With African Americans comprising one-third of the Commission’s nine members, including two Jamaican American women, this is a significant step forward toward equitable representation. As Davis continues to serve, this progress highlights the essential inclusion of diverse voices in decision-making processes, ensuring that all communities are well-represented in the political arena.
Biography
Alexandra P. Davis was born in England and raised in Jamaica, where she attended Mico Practicing All Age School, Wolmer’s Girls’ High School, and the University of the West Indies (UWI), obtaining her BSc. Degree in Zoology and Chemistry at their Mona campus. She is the mother of one son, Dr. Chevone Davis-Raglan, PharmD, whom she raised as a single parent.
Alexandra has spent most of her life in public service, having worked for the Ministry of Agriculture in Kingston, Jamaica, The Capital Taxes office in London, England, and Miami-Dade County Government in Florida.
Services to the Community
In keeping with her heritage, she created a non-profit organization called Caribefest, Inc. in 2003 to foster diversity, tolerance, and unity in the Miramar community, whose Caribbean population was growing exponentially. The efforts of this organization led to the creation of the Caribbean cultural festival, Caribefest, where the various cultures of the Caribbean converged with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the islands.
Over the years, she has served on various Miramar boards, including the Planning and Zoning Board, the Community Services Board, and the Education Board. In 2010, she ran for the office of Miramar City Commissioner, following her passion for public service. From a field of six other qualified candidates, she emerged victorious.
Accomplishments and Influence
She became the Miramar Vice Mayor in 2013 and worked on numerous initiatives while in office, such as creating a Youth Apprenticeship program, proposing the building of the community band-shell and the police substation in the eastern/historic section of Miramar, ensuring all schools had school resource officers, including public charter schools, legislating that seniors who qualified no longer paid City taxes, and proposing the city’s first Dog Park and Skate Park.
After a four-year hiatus, Alexandra P. Davis returned to politics, winning Miramar Commission seat 4 in March 2019. She was voted amongst her peers to be Vice Mayor for 2019-2020 and again voted in as Vice Mayor in 2023. Since being elected, she re-proposed and successfully implemented a body-worn camera program for the Miramar Police Department, among other initiatives to enhance the city, such as a tree trimming program and an art in public places fund. She recently proposed and secured federal funding to add a Police Social Worker, making Miramar the first Police Department in the state of Florida to do so, providing an additional and much-needed tool for Community Policing.
Commissioner Davis had the vision to create a signature event in Miramar to highlight the African and Caribbean Diaspora during Black History Month. This led to the creation of the Afro Caribbean Festival, which is rapidly becoming the premier event in South Florida and across the region.
Commissioner Davis also serves as a Solid Waste Delegate for Broward County and is the City’s representative on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. As a certified teacher, she was compelled to form a non-profit 501(c)(3) in 2015 called the Caribbean American Teachers Association of Florida (CATAF), whose motto is “Inspiring Students and Empowering Teachers,” and she remains committed to her community.
The Commissioner has received numerous accolades and awards, including being named one of South Florida’s 100 Most Accomplished Caribbean Americans by ICABA, one of the 50 Most Powerful and Influential Business Leaders in South Florida by Legacy Magazine, the Jamaica Consul General’s Jamaica 50 Luminous Award, one of South Florida’s Top Educators by Legacy Magazine, the Pinnacle Coceano Community Leadership Award by the Miramar/Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce, and the Africa Diaspora Women of Distinction Award.
To join Commissioner Davis in helping shape the future of Broward County, contact her office at 954-357-7007, or email
alexandradavis@broward.org.
