Mayor Jane F. Bolin was elected to the Oakland Park City Commission in 2018, becoming the first Korean American commissioner in Broward County. Jane believes it is important to be involved in your community and dedicates herself to advancing the city’s momentum and building an inclusive culture.
Originally from Washington, D.C., Mayor Bolin received a B.A. in political science from Radford University, a Masters in sports management from the United States Sports Academy, and her Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law. She has been an adjunct faculty member at St. Thomas University School of Law and Nova Southeastern University, teaching Law Practice Management and Florida Real Estate Law.
Jane is the founder and managing partner of PeytonBolin, PL, a real estate and community association law firm. She is also the co-founder of Giannell Title, an attorney-owned and operated title company. Recognized for her success, Ms. Bolin has earned numerous accolades and was named to the South Florida Business Journal 40 under 40 list.
Mayor Bolin is a proud graduate of the Oakland Park Local Government Academy Class of 2018 and was elected class speaker for their graduation ceremony. She currently serves as an at-large director of the Florida League of Mayors and is a member of the Governmental and Public Policy Advocacy Committee of the Florida Bar.
Deeply involved in the community, Jane also serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Broward, the council of advocates for the Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center, as president of the governance committee of the Pride Center at Equality Park of South Florida, and is co-chair of the advisory council of the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center. She is an active member of the Oakland Park/Wilton Manors Rotary Club, president of the Oakland Park Kiwanis Club, and also serves as the global chair of governance for the Entrepreneurs' Organization.
Jane also served as a board member for the Girl Choir South Florida, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of South Florida, Khushi Hona, and the Florida Rugby Union.
An avid athlete, Jane often combines her passion for philanthropy with her passion for sports. She rode 165 miles, from Miami to Key West, five times for the SMART Ride, a charity that raises funds to help those who are at risk, infected, or affected by HIV/AIDS.