The Miami City Commission voted narrowly this week in support of shaking up the status quo by moving city elections to even-numbered years and by imposing a lifetime cap on the number of terms a city commissioner or mayor can serve.
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Freebee Cries Foul Over Grove’s On-Demand Transit Deal
The electric shuttle service, which ran a popular pilot program moving riders around the Grove for free, says it lost out on a new two-year contract because of a deeply flawed and unfair bidding process.
City to Consider New Rules to Supersize Development Near Transit Hubs
A Thursday commission vote authorizing a new land-use designation will kick off a far-reaching program to bring the city’s zoning code more in line with county rules that encourage taller, denser buildings up to one mile from fixed-rail stations such as Metrorail
PZAB Agrees to Split South Grove Property
The developers who sought to divide the property prevailed last week in a contested vote, over the objections of Miami’s professional planning staff and a large contingent of angry neighbors.
Rosado Easily Wins District 4 Election
The new City of Miami commissioner represents a critical swing vote on a five-member board that has become increasingly polarized in recent weeks.
After-Hours Construction? In Miami, It’s Always Approved
Despite laws that allow construction noise waivers only in emergencies and to avoid risks to life and property, records reveal that for years city officials have been rubberstamping applications, even for routine job-site operations.
As Clock Ticks, Backers of Commission Expansion Make Their Case
The coalition of civic groups pushing to expand Miami’s City Commission from five to nine seats – some with deep roots in Coconut Grove – is facing a July 30 deadline to return enough voter signatures to force a November ballot referendum.
Rosado, Regalado Face Off in District 4 Special Election
There has been no shortage of mudslinging and drama in a district race that is certain to reset the balance of power on the Miami City Commission.
Candidates Blast Proposed City of Miami Election Delay
As rumors swirl about delaying November’s vote – and extending officeholders existing terms – Miami mayoral candidates and political experts say the move is a blow to democracy and a “selfish power grab.”
Opinion: Proposed Charter Changes Deserve Our Support
The City of Miami’s government is broken, but it can be fixed, former City Commissioner Ken Russell says.
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