Assistant to the County Administrator

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Laurette Jean

Laurette Jean was named Assistant to the County Administrator in November 2023. 

Professional Background

Laurette Jean has more than 15 years of public administration experience working in state, county, and municipal-level governments.

She began her career with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) as a Government Analyst analyzing complex criminal cases and managing large regional grant programs. Following her career with FDLE, Laurette joined Broward County's Office of Management and Budget. She played a vital role in the planning, coordinating, and executing the County's then $5 billion dollar budget. She also led the County's internal consulting services program which provided various services to County departments such as fee studies and lean process improvement projects.

Before returning to the County, Laurette was the Director of Budg​et and Performance Management with the City of Hollywood overseeing a $779 million budget. A few of her most notable contributions include leading the City's first structurally balanced budget in over a decade, assisting with the restoration of pension benefits to affected employees, and establishing the City's Performance and Accountability Program. 

Agency Assignments

  • Broward County Aviation
  • Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD)
  • Mobility Advancement Program (Transportation Surtax)
  • Office of Economic and Small Business Development
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Planning Council
  • Resilient Environment

Education

  • Master’s degree in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Florida International University
  • Certified Government Finance Officer from the Florida Government Finance Officers Association

Professional Affiliation

  • Broward County City Managers Association
  • Government Finance Officers Association
  • Florida Government Officers Association​
  • Florida International University Executive MPA Advisory Board

Contact Information

Assistant to the County Administrator​
Phone: ​954-357-7364
email​