The idea of changing Broward County’s name to Lauderdale County is still alive — but it’s in big trouble.

Opponents came forward Thursday, most significantly from state lawmakers who represent the county, and from county commissioners.

They raised multiple objections, including:

The cost of making the change.

The optics of making the change when some residents are feeling tough times.

Whether it makes sense to replace “Broward,” named for someone with controversial racial views, with “Lauderdale,” who is controversial for his involvement in removing Native Americans from their ancestral lands.

Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Chip LaMarca, a Broward Republican, would ask the county’s voters in November 2026 if they want to change the county’s name from Broward to Lauderdale.

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