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Bernadette Hughes

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Government Affairs Manager at City of Coconut Creek
📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Bernadette Hughes is a strategic government leader with over 20 years of experience in municipal government. As Government Affairs Manager for the City of Coconut Creek, she leads legislative advocacy and strategic initiatives. She holds a Masters degree from North Carolina State University and is recognized by colleagues as a leader.

She was instrumental in the City of Tamaracs induction into the Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for strategic performance management.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Government Affairs Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Intergovernmental Affairs
Leads state and federal legislative advocacy and appropriations initiatives for the City of Coconut Creek, managing relationships with lobbyists, agencies, and elected officials.
Strategic Planning
Focuses on translating strategic priorities into measurable outcomes and has presented on integrating strategic plans into operations.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Government Affairs Manager
City of Coconut Creek
1-2014 - 7-2024
Assistant to the City Manager / Executive Operations & Strategic Initiatives
City of Coconut Creek
2004 - 1-2014
Management Analyst / High Performance Organization Initiative
City of Tamarac
2003 - 2004
Management Intern
City of Tamarac
1999 - 2001
Public Works/Utilities Intern and MPA Candidate
Town of Cary
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Education
Master's
North Carolina State University
BA
North Carolina State University
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