The Miami City Commission voted last week to hand control of the historic Tower Theater back to Miami Dade College, reversing a controversial 2022 decision that placed the theater under the direct control of Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo.
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A New Manager for the City of Miami
The Miami City Commission on Thursday approved Mayor Eileen Higgins’ choice of James Reyes to lead the City of Miami’s often factious government. Reyes starts his new job on Monday.
Miami’s New Mayor Reports for Duty
Eileen Higgins took the oath of office on Thursday as the City of Miami’s first woman mayor, replacing outgoing Mayor Francis Suarez.
The Final Stretch: Miami Mayoral Candidates Race to the Runoff
The final two candidates competing to become Miami’s next mayor – Emilio Gonzalez and Eileen Higgins – are both running against the status quo, promising to reform a city government they say is corrupt and dysfunctional.
In Their Own Words: Miami’s Two Mayoral Candidates
Mayoral candidates Emilio Gonzalez and Eileen Higgins answered questions last week at a political forum in Little Havana sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the ACLU of Florida. The runoff election is Dec. 9.
City of Miami Voters Embrace Change
This week’s election results in the City of Miami gave a boost to the reform agenda pushed by Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo and others.
Miami Mayor’s Race: Early Fundraising
Former Miami District 2 Commissioner Ken Russell led the pack in fundraising during the first three months of the year.
Commission Votes to Roll Back Billboard Ordinance
The vote came after hours of public comment with billboard opponents outnumbering supporters by a margin of 4-to-1.
Sign of the Times
The showdown over large digital advertising signs in downtown Miami returns to the Miami City Commission this week for a final vote.
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