The candidates competing to be Miami’s next mayor will face off again this week during a mayoral debate hosted by the Miami Herald and NBC 6. The forum will take place on Thursday starting at 7 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center in downtown Miami, and livestreamed on www.miamiherald.com and[Read More…]
Politics
Tension and relations between policies and their advocates.
Elections, Referendums. Campaigns and Candidates.
Extended Hours for Construction Noise Off the Table
Acknowledging the challenge of selling his proposal to residents, Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo withdrew the measure ahead of a scheduled vote this week — but vowed to bring it back.
Village Council Election Canceled for Lack of Candidates
After falling short of candidates, the Coconut Grove Village Council won’t hold an election this November, but after years in the wilderness its comeback effort is pressing ahead.
Miami Commission Defers Vote on Inspector General
For the second time in two weeks, the Miami City Commission declined to approve an employment contract for the city’s independent inspector general.
The Race for Mayor: Who’s the Adult in the Room?
This week’s mayoral debate in downtown Miami featured some testy exchanges among six candidates running to become Miami’s next mayor.
Swallowed Whole: The Short Life and Sudden Death of the Town of Coconut Grove
One hundred years ago this month, the Grove’s brief run at self-rule came to a sudden end after just six years, leaving residents once again under the thumb of a much larger City of Miami.
Don’t Tread on Me: Coconut Grove’s Century of Rebellion
Part of the City of Miami since 1925 when it was abruptly annexed, Coconut Grove has long dreamed — and schemed — of finding a path back to independence.
With Crime Falling, City Poised to Add 300 Police Officers
Officials say the proposal – a roughly 20 increase in the Miami police force over current levels – will cost taxpayers $161 million over the next five years and about $40 annually after that.
And They’re Off: 13 Vie for Miami Mayor’s Seat
With Miami’s mayoral qualifying deadline now closed – in an election city officials hoped to postpone — a baker’s dozen of new names and old completes the field.
Miami’s New Inspector General Promises Accountability
With the appointment of an independent inspector general, the City of Miami has an opportunity to move beyond the scandals that have rocked City Hall in recent years.

















