Nancy Metayer Bowen, the first Black and Haitian-American woman ever to serve on the Coral Springs City Commission, won another term in political office.
Photo credits: Nancy Metayer BowenThis after no candidate qualified to challenge her for Seat 3 last month which she first won in a crowded field in 2020.
“I am humbled and honored to be re-elected to the Coral Springs City Commission with the strong support of our residents, families, and small business owners,” Metayer Bowen said in a prepared statement. “Our victory reaffirms our community’s shared vision for a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready Coral Springs. I am committed to continuing our work, fostering community engagement, and advocating for policies that enhance the quality of life for all residents.”
Bowen, a senior manager for Energy and Climate Equity Specialist for Energy Solutions, unsuccessfully ran for Coral Springs Mayor in 2019 in a special election but rebounded to win a commission seat for a four-year term.
Metayer Bowen has focused on sustainability and environmental issues during her first term, such as creating the city’s first sustainability office and pushing the city to hire its first sustainability manager.
Before entering politics, Metayer Bowen, who earned her bachelor's degree in science from FAMU and her master's in health science from Johns Hopkins University, was an advocate for community issues including environmental disaster relief and led a long-term strategic initiative- the Florida Disaster Preparedness Plan (FDPP).
Her vision focused on rebuilding disaster areas and community resilience in areas that are at a higher risk for flooding due to climate change.
She has worked across multiple government agencies and nonprofit organizations, bringing long-term strategic expertise to programs seeking to improve environmental conditions, water, sanitation, and public health.
She has been an advocate for those impacted by water crises nationwide and worked extensively in response to devastating natural disasters such as Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Michael, and Hurricane Dorian.
As a commissioner for Coral Springs, Bowen has been fostering small businesses with economic development plans and other opportunities including solar manufacturing and tech hubs.
Bowen seeks to bring these to bear in her role and intends to offer a balanced perspective while lending her voice to amplify and empower all community members to make Coral Springs better for future generations.
Bowen also serves as a Commission Liaison to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Charter School Advisory Board, Environmental Sustainability Committee, Multicultural Advisory Committee, Broward League of Cities and Broward County Climate Change Task Force. Bowen was also appointed to the Finance, Taxation and Personnel Committee, a Florida League of Cities Legislative Committee.
Bowen awards and recognitions include Top 20 under 40 by the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, United Nations Clean Water Advocacy Award, and CLEO Institute Leadership Circle Inductee.
Bowen will be term-limited in 2028.
