Vowing to “get this right,” city officials deferred a vote on proposed changes to Miami’s tree protection laws while pushing back on allegations of a flawed process tainted by industry influence and lack of public input.
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Residents, Officials to Meet Tuesday to Discuss Changes in Tree Laws
As opposition mounts, a public meeting will bring together city staff, elected officials and the public to air concerns over proposed amendments to the city code.
West Grove Leaders Question Pardo’s Absence
Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo and staff were missing in action at last week’s Ministerial Alliance meeting. Community leaders question why.
Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Tree Ordinance Changes Friday December 6 at 4 p.m. at City Hall
District 1 Commissioner Miguel Gabela, who is sponsoring the controversial changes to the city’s tree protection laws, will be joined by city staff to answer questions about the impact of the proposed amendments to the ordinance.
Opponents of Playhouse Plan Vow to Fight On
The attorney who has led the fight to block a partial demolition of the playhouse says Miami-Dade County still needs to clear several hurdles before moving forward.
How the Grove Voted on Tuesday
Grove voters charted their own course this week when deciding whether to roll back Florida’s six-week abortion ban and allow the recreational use of marijuana.
Local Election Results
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado easily defeated challenger Cindy Lerner on Tuesday to win a second four-year term as the county’s District 7 commissioner. Regalado captured 57% of the vote in the nonpartisan race. Regalado was forced to compete a second time this year against the former mayor of Pinecrest[Read More…]
Tracking Miami’s Biggest Campaign Donors
Meet the woman behind a new political website that explores the nexus between campaign cash and political influence in Miami-Dade County.
Major Players Fuel Regalado’s Reelection Bid
Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado has outraised challenger Cindy Lerner by a margin of six-to-one in the race to keep her District 7 commission seat.
Could the Election Decide the Fate of the Playhouse?
Opponents of a county plan to save the Coconut Grove Playhouse by demolishing its auditorium say its fate may turn on next week’s election.
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Residents, Officials to Meet Tuesday to Discuss Changes in Tree Laws
As opposition mounts, a public meeting will bring
Unseen Peril: Coconut Grove’s Coastal Waters in Steep Decline
Like the rest of Biscayne Bay, Coconut Grove’s