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The Florida House directory lists Chip LaMarca (R) for the 2024–26 term and gives the county coverage as Part of Broward.
District map · 2022 House plan
¶ Geography and communities
Enacted in the 2022 decennial redistricting plan, Florida House District 100 shifted from its historical southern Broward/Miami-Dade alignment (Sunny Isles Beach/Hallandale Beach) to cover the coastal strip of northeastern Broward County. It is bounded by the Palm Beach County line (Hillsboro Inlet/Canal) to the north and the Port Everglades navigation channel to the south.
- Municipalities Included (Full or Partial):
- City of Lighthouse Point: Waterfront residential and maritime municipality along the Intracoastal Waterway (home residence of the incumbent, where he served on the City Commission).
- Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: Coastal barrier island municipality known for living coral reefs, beachfront tourism, and low-rise commercial core.
- City of Pompano Beach (Eastern & Coastal Portions): Waterfront districts, fishing pier village, and canal neighborhoods east of Federal Highway.
- City of Fort Lauderdale (Eastern & Coastal Sectors): Barrier island beaches, the Las Olas commercial and dining corridor, Seven Isles, and coastal high-rises buffering the Atlantic Ocean.
- Town of Hillsboro Beach: Affluent barrier island residential corridor along "Millionaires' Mile" bordering Palm Beach County.
- Village of Sea Ranch Lakes: Gated beachfront enclave surrounded by Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
- Key Transportation & Maritime Corridors:
- State Road A1A: Premier scenic coastal barrier island highway carrying beach tourism traffic and linking oceanfront resorts.
- U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway): Primary north-south commercial and business spine traversing eastern Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach.
- State Road 814 (Atlantic Boulevard - Coastal Causeway): High-volume arterial connecting mainland Pompano Beach to coastal barrier beaches.
- State Road 842 (Broward Boulevard / Las Olas Boulevard): World-renowned culinary, arts, and boutique shopping corridor leading directly to Fort Lauderdale Beach.
- Intracoastal Waterway, Hillsboro Inlet & Port Everglades Cut: Navigable federal waterways, deepwater commercial passages, and private yachting routes supporting South Florida's marine economy.
¶ Population and electorate
(District-specific metrics based on enacted post-2020 reapportionment parameters; strictly excluding broader non-coterminous countywide totals.)
- Target Population: Standard reapportionment single-member baseline of ~179,754 residents post-2020 redistricting.
- Demographic Composition:
- Racial / Ethnic Composition: Predominantly non-Hispanic White population concentrated throughout oceanfront condominiums, Intracoastal waterfront properties, and coastal enclaves, balanced by an expanding Hispanic/Latino population (growing across eastern commercial corridors) and smaller African American, Brazilian, and Canadian seasonal communities.
- Generational Distribution: High median age driven by active retirees, luxury condominium owners, and seasonal "snowbirds" across coastal high-rises, balanced by young professionals, hospitality employees, and maritime tradespersons.
- Socioeconomic Character:
- Affluent coastal tourism, marine trades, yacht refit and maintenance, hospitality, and corporate professional services economy.
- Extreme environmental and storm-surge exposure: coastal barrier islands and low-lying Intracoastal shorelines sit within FEMA Coastal High Hazard Areas (CHHA), with repetitive vulnerability to king-tide flooding, seawall overtopping, and beach erosion.
- Primary constituent policy concerns center on condominium safety mandates, structural reserve funding deadlines (HB 1021 implementation), residential property and flood insurance affordability, coastal beach renourishment, and water quality protections.
¶ Elections and political context
District 100 serves as the sole Republican-held coastal district in Broward County, balancing high conservative turnout among coastal homeowners and condominium associations against Democratic precincts in eastern Fort Lauderdale.
- Partisan Index: Competitive / Lean Republican performance (typically R+6 to R+12).
- Recent General Election History:
- Voter Resources & Official Information:
¶ Economic and civic anchors
- Mega-Yacht Refit, Marine Trades & Maritime Logistics:
- Fort Lauderdale Marine Industry Hub: Premier international mega-yacht service, repair, and brokerage hub, generating billions of dollars in regional economic impact and supporting the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).
- Hillsboro Inlet Marina & Pompano Beach Commercial Docks: Historic sport-fishing charter fleets, private boat slips, and marine commercial service yards.
- Deepwater Seaport & Commercial Logistics:
- Port Everglades (Northern Interface): One of Florida's leading economic engines, serving as a primary deepwater cruise port, petroleum distribution terminal, and containerized cargo gateway.
- Healthcare Infrastructure:
- Holy Cross Health (Fort Lauderdale): 550+ bed non-profit acute-care hospital, orthopedic research institute, and emergency care facility serving northeastern coastal communities.
- Broward Health Imperial Point (Fort Lauderdale): 200+ bed community hospital providing specialized emergency medicine, robotic surgery, and outpatient medical services.
- Tourism, Hospitality & Coastal Commercial Centers:
- Las Olas Boulevard & Fort Lauderdale Beachfront: Premier commercial, hospitality, and fine-dining destination driving international tourism revenues.
- Pompano Beach Fishing Village: Multi-acre beachfront redevelopment district centered around the Pompano Beach Pier, featuring dining venues, resort hotels, and retail shops.
¶ People and organizations to map
- County Governance & Municipal Associations:
- Broward County Board of County Commissioners: LaMarca served as County Commissioner for District 4 from 2010 to 2018 (and was Broward County Commission Beach Renourishment Liaison), cementing structural ties to county administration, port officials, and regional tourist development councils.
- Florida Association of Counties (FAC): Active past board member and policy committee chair, connecting LaMarca to county commissioners statewide.
- Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance: Economic development public-private partnership where LaMarca previously served on the Board of Directors.
- Commercial Marine & Tourism Alliances:
- Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF): Core marine trade federation representing shipyards, boat dealers, and marine suppliers; maintains close policy alignment on coastal dredging and commercial waterfront protections.
- Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce & Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce: Core business advocacy federations guiding commercial zoning and regional business investment.
- Research Leads (Speculative Network Connections):
- Research Lead: Major collegiate athletics programs, sports management agencies, and university booster collectives likely consult regularly with LaMarca given his authorship of Florida’s landmark Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) legislation (SB 646 / HB 7051).
- Research Lead: Coastal civil dredging contractors, marine seawall engineering firms, and condominium association management groups likely coordinate closely with LaMarca regarding state beach renourishment matching funds and modifications to structural milestone inspection laws.
¶ Representation and legislative work
- Incumbent Member: Chip LaMarca
- Biographical Background: Born in Winchester, Massachusetts; longtime resident of Lighthouse Point; married to Eileen LaMarca.
- Academic Background: A.A. in Information Systems from Broward College; attended Boston University and Florida Atlantic University.
- Professional Background: Construction industry professional, small business owner, and business development consultant.
- Public Service History: State Representative (2018–present); Broward County Commissioner, District 4 (2010–2018); City Commissioner, City of Lighthouse Point (2005–2008); Chairman of the Broward County Republican Party (2007–2010).
- House Committee Assignments & Leadership (2024–2026 Term):
- Chair, Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee: Direct legislative gatekeeping authority over state transportation infrastructure, maritime port logistics, public transit systems, and public utility regulation.
- Alternating Chair, Joint Legislative Auditing Committee (JLAC): Bipartisan bicameral committee directing operational and financial performance audits of state agencies, school districts, and municipal governments.
- Commerce Committee: Full standing committee directing statewide business regulation, economic development, utilities, banking, and insurance statutes.
- Ways & Means Committee: Evaluates statewide tax policies, sales tax holidays, and property tax adjustments.
- Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee: Recommends state budget allocations for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), seaport improvements, and regional economic development grants.
- Signature Policy Priorities: Protecting and expanding economic infrastructure for Florida’s commercial seaports and maritime industries; championing student-athlete compensation through landmark Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) statutes; securing state funding for coastal beach renourishment, inlet sand bypassing, and seawall storm hardening; reforming condominium milestone inspection regulations to lower costs for unit owners; and stabilizing Florida's residential property insurance market.
For additional detail on the legislative process behind college athlete compensation laws authored by the incumbent, view this discussion on Florida's NIL policy legislation. This video offers direct context on how student-athlete name, image, and likeness statutes were formulated and enacted in the Florida Legislature.
Research text: Gemini browser session, 2026-10-04. Officeholder and county coverage: Florida House directory. The graph keeps these leads separate from the reference office record.