This week’s mayoral debate in downtown Miami featured some testy exchanges among six candidates running to become Miami’s next mayor.
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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.
Miami Election Reform: Back to Square One
The latest attempt to change Miami’s election calendar collapsed last week, but proponents of election reform say the effort isn’t dead.
Back in Play: Miami’s Election Calendar
The Miami City Commission meets Friday to consider a proposed ballot measure that would let voters decide whether they want to move the date of future elections.
Miami Defends Last-Minute Changes to Proposed City Laws
The City of Miami’s practice of quietly modifying proposed legislation prior to a commission vote is permitted under law, officials insist, so long as the changes do not stray from what was “originally contemplated.”
Pardo to Host Workshop to Help Residents Work With City
Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo will host a free civic engagement workshop on Wednesday Aug. 20 aimed at helping residents partner more effectively with City of Miami officials in shaping public policy. The event will cover how to navigate city departments, understand ordinances and zoning, advocate constructively, and build[Read More…]
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