Effective Leadership for a Better Tomorrow
Darlene Smith is a lifelong Broward County resident, successful business owner, and dedicated community leader who has spent decades serving the residents of Pompano Beach. With a proven record of leadership, financial expertise, and community advocacy, she is committed to protecting neighborhoods, preserving quality of life, and ensuring responsible growth throughout the city.
Since 1986, Darlene has owned and operated a consulting business specializing in small business accounting software, budgeting, financial reporting, and contract management. Her nearly 40 years of business experience have given her the financial knowledge and practical problem-solving skills needed to make informed decisions, manage public resources responsibly, and advocate for fiscal accountability.
From 2009 through 2017, Darlene served as the Community Liaison during one of Palm Aire's most significant community preservation efforts. She worked alongside residents, city leaders, and stakeholders throughout the successful campaign to transform two closed golf courses into protected public open space. As a result of that effort, the City of Pompano Beach purchased the property, preserving beautiful lakes and green space for more than 1,200 Palm Aire condominium homes while protecting the community from future overdevelopment.
Darlene has a long history of public service. She served for 11 years as President of the PACC4 Board of Directors, one of the largest condominium associations in Palm Aire, where she worked to protect residents' interests and strengthen the community. She also served for 10 years on the Pompano Beach Planning and Zoning Board, helping shape thoughtful development and land-use policies, and for three years on the City's Economic Development Council, supporting responsible economic growth. As a member of the NW 31st Avenue Task Force, she worked to recommend zoning improvements and roadway enhancements for one of the primary gateways into District 5.
Darlene and her husband, Dave, have proudly called Pompano Beach home since 2003. They live in Palm Aire, where they enjoy the community's beautiful lakes, walking trails, and natural surroundings. Their lives are centered on family, faith, community service, and giving back to the city they love.
Darlene believes city government should be transparent, fiscally responsible, and responsive to the people it serves. She is committed to listening to residents, protecting neighborhoods, supporting public safety, preserving parks and green space, and planning for smart, sustainable growth. With decades of leadership experience and a passion for serving others, Darlene Smith is ready to continue working to keep Pompano Beach a vibrant, safe, and thriving community for generations to come.
