Name: Madline Noel

Campaign website: madlineforlauderhill.com

Date and place of birth: 08/11/1978

In your opinion, is your city generally on the right track or wrong track, and why or why not? 
I believe Lauderhill has made progress, but there is still more work to do. Our city has great potential as much as becoming a destination city, and I want to build on what is working while addressing the areas where residents are asking for more—safer neighborhoods, stronger opportunities for our youth and businesses, support for seniors and families, beautification, and greater communication and accountability. I am focused on leadership working in collaboration with our residents, schools, small businesses, nonprofits, community partners and faith- based organizations to move Lauderhill forward.

List in order of importance the three most important issues in the city and briefly explain what you would do about each.
Public Safety & Security: Crime statistics indicate continuing public-safety challenges. My approach focuses on prevention and community engagement. I would strengthen neighborhood watch initiatives in areas experiencing higher criminal activity, support community safety fairs that provide practical safety education and resources, including locks and responsible gun-safety information, and expand access to self-defense education. Building safer neighborhoods requires collaboration among residents, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and community organizations.

Economic Development, Mobility & Business: Lauderhill should continue to create opportunities for residents to increase their economic mobility while helping local businesses grow and remain in our city. My priorities would include expanding awareness and participation in established city programs, encouraging business investment, supporting access to capital, and preparing residents for today’s workforce through technology education, vocational training, and skilled trades.

Neighborhood Beautification & Community Pride: We will build on our community-centered work by organizing neighborhood cleanups, engaging residents, youth, businesses, HOAs and faith organizations in beautification projects, strengthening proactive code-compliance education, addressing litter and neglected properties, and pursuing grants and partnerships for landscaping, lighting, public art, and neighborhood improvements.

Do you support or oppose Amendment 3, and why?
I believe strongly in homeownership, economic mobility, affordability, and helping families remain financially stable. At the same time, we must consider the significant impact Amendment 3 could have on our ability to fund essential services, including public safety, infrastructure, youth and senior programs, and beautification. For those reasons, I oppose Amendment 3. I believe property-tax relief must be balanced with protecting the services our residents depend on. I will continue to hold our city to high standards of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and responsible spending, ensuring our community understands how its tax dollars are being used.

If you are elected and Amendment 3 passes, you will have to reduce services or raise other fees. Can you cite a specific city program or service that is wasteful or unnecessary? 
I would conduct a comprehensive review of City spending to identify overlapping programs, administrative costs, contracts, and advertising that may not be producing measurable benefits. Review City-funded programs alongside services already provided by Broward County, nonprofits, schools, and state-funded organizations. Programs providing similar services should be coordinated or consolidated where doing so saves money without reducing services to residents.

How would you assess your city’s ability to manage growth, development and related issues such as traffic, noise, pollution and demands on city infrastructure?
I believe Lauderhill has taken important steps to manage growth and development. However, continued growth must be carefully managed so our infrastructure keeps pace with development. I would strengthen the review of proposed developments to consider traffic congestion, noise, pollution, drainage, public safety, water and sewer capacity, and their impact on surrounding neighborhoods. I also believe residents should have meaningful opportunities to provide input. Growth should strengthen our tax base and create economic opportunity without diminishing residents’ quality of life. I support data-driven planning, responsible development, infrastructure investment, and holding developers accountable for appropriately addressing the impacts their projects create.

What single factor most distinguishes you from your opponent and why?
I have A Proven Record of Community Service

My leadership is distinguished by the fact that my service did not begin with a campaign. For years, I have been present in the places where people need support—our schools, neighborhoods, churches, healthcare system, and community organizations. I have listened, advocated, connected people to resources, and helped turn community needs into action. I am not seeking office to become a community leader; I am bringing a proven record of community leadership to public service.

List in reverse chronological order colleges or universities attended with years of attendance and degrees.
Concorde Career Institute – Medical Billing and Coding Diploma

List in reverse chronological order your work history for the past 15 years.
Pediatrix Medical Group November 1, 2005 – Present

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) n – Healthcare Financial and Operational Administration

Have you ever been a party to a lawsuit, including bankruptcy or foreclosure? If so, provide details of the case and disposition.
No

Have you ever been charged or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, including an adjudication of guilt withheld? If so, provide charges, dates and terms of sentence.
No

Why should voters elect you instead of your opponent(s)?
I bring a combination of proven community service and more than 20 years of financial and operational leadership. I have served our community long before becoming a candidate—working with children, families, seniors, schools, faith organizations, neighborhoods, and community partners. I understand how to listen to people, manage resources responsibly, build partnerships, and turn ideas into action.

What I would bring to the Commission is that same approach: accessibility, accountability, collaboration, fiscal responsibility, and measurable results. I want residents to evaluate me not simply by my leadership during the campaign, but by the service, leadership, and commitment I have already demonstrated.