Broward County School Board member Lori Alhadeff has decided not to seek re-election after eight years, she announced in a social media post on Monday.
Alhadeff ran for a seat representing District 4 on the school board to focus on school safety after her daughter, Alyssa, was killed in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. She won easily in 2018.
“After almost eight years of service, I’ve decided not to seek another term as a School Board member. It has been an honor to serve our community and work on behalf of our students, families, and educators. This next chapter allows me to fully focus my time and energy on Make Our Schools Safe, continuing the work to protect students and advocate for safer schools on a broader, national level,” Alhadeff said in a statement.
After almost eight years of service, I’ve decided not to seek another term as a School Board member. It has been an honor to serve our community and work on behalf of our students, families, and educators.
This next chapter allows me to fully focus my time and energy on Make Our… pic.twitter.com/oTZYb0jnKO
— Lori Alhadeff (@lorialhadeff) January 5, 2026
During her tenure, she introduced a proposal to provide physical panic buttons to all school district employees who work on a school campus. The measure passed unanimously, and in Broward, the device was called Alyssa’s Alert.
Alhadeff endorsed Dr. Sharry Kimmel for her seat.
“She brings the experience, leadership, and commitment our schools need to keep moving forward. I encourage you to learn more about her vision and support her campaign,” Alhadeff said in her statement.
In a joint video, she went on to express that it was time for her to “do something more nationally for school safety.”
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