I’m researching on the city of Hollywood, Florida. Google led me to the City of Hollywood website, which is filled with information about events hosted in Hollywood, the commissioners, and more. My first impression from the website is that Hollywood is a very organized and giving community. The events page provides the time, location and event for the month of September, giving residents anticipation. The City of Hollywood Directory provides the names of phone numbers of the City major, commissioners of every district, city government, financial services, recreational areas, etc. There’s easy access to those who are seeking information about Hollywood, providing job opportunities, and recreational activities.
My interview went great, and it flowed smoothly. The first question I asked her was, “How long have you lived in Hollywood, FL?” She’s been living in Hollywood, Fl, and surprisingly has NO IDEA who her mayor is. The website provided so much information about the mayor, yet he has no easy access, and he’s obviously not doing a great job because an 18 year resident doesn’t even know his name. I asked her about the education system in Hollywood because I researched in the statistics, which follows: 23% Hispanics have a college, bachelors or grad degree, and 20% attend some college. She mentioned that she attended public and private schools, and she was content with the system and her teachers. During my research, I realized that Hollywood has nine museums, and when I asked her about it, she looked at me like I was crazy. I asked her if she ever had field trips to the museums and she said no, so that was really surprising. In fact, she wasn’t aware of the museums, which obviously means it isn’t being promoted or encouraged. I asked her if there are lots of leisure activities in Hollywood, and she said that most of the events are hosted in Downtown, Hollywood, promoting youth circles, events, cancer walks, etc, which I thought was really interesting. I asked her about the Hollywood police department, and she mentioned two incidents that occurred, and the police officers responded really late, both times. However, if it is a business incident, the police would most likely arrive to the location immediately, rather than attending an individual. She said that although there many homeless people on Hollywood BLVD, she feels safe in her neighborhood, and has never heard of any crimes in her area. She pointed out how there are many people walking and riding bikes opposed to other cities. I asked her if the police reinforces a particular law, and she said no that she’s aware of. For instance, in Hialeah, there are countless of signs that say, “Click it or Ticket”, and in Opa Locka, “No if’s, and’s, or BUTT’s.” Hialeah police department reinforces seat belts, Miami Lakes reinforces speeding, and Opa Locka reinforces a dress code. Hollywood is predominantly Hispanics, according to my classmate, which doesn’t match with the statistics provided in the City of Hollywood website. For instance, Hollywood’s fastest growing groups are Colombians and Venezuelans. I also mentioned the Hispanic Affairs Council which “promotes and supports Hispanic culture in the City of Hollywood”, who hosts countless of events for them, and she has no clue!
According to my interview, Hollywood isn’t a place I’m looking forward to live in, however, it seems like a nice place to live in. The Hialeah Major is really involved, and I’ve actually met him personally. He attends the openings of new restaurants, the 4th of July event in Milander Park in Hialeah, and he is quick to improve isolated areas in Hialeah. Opposed to Hollywood, there is more community involvement in Hialeah because of the small carnivals, recreational parks and giveaways in Amelia Earhart Park.
Thank you & Blessings! =)-Enlighten7
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