Joanne Simone, Commissioner (Seat #5)

Biography

Joanne Simone has lived in Margate since 1989 and is a retired Broward County school teacher of 35 years. Joanne was elected Commissioner in November 2012. She currently serves on the following boards/committees: 

• Margate Community Redevelopment Agency
• Northwest Focal Point Senior Center District
• Margate Parks and Recreation Trust Board
• Margate Chamber of Commerce
• Employee Benefit Trust Fund Board

She is also a trained member of C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) and a volunteer worker at her church, First United Methodist of Coral Springs. Joanne also volunteers with Shop with a Cop, Atlantic West Elementary School, Feeding South Florida and various Hope South Florida projects. She is a member of the Relay for Life Team, an avid animal lover and enjoys outdoor activities.