Miami’s last labor agreements delivered substantial raises. Now, with four contracts expired and voters approving Amendment 3’s sweeping property-tax cuts, City Hall is revealing little about what comes next — or what it might cost taxpayers.
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Inside City Hall: City Paychecks, Union Jobs
Miami’s municipal employee unions — big backers of Eileen Higgins in last fall’s mayoral election and proponents of next week’s $450 million public safety bond referendum — enjoy an unusual perk: Eight employees are excused from their city jobs to represent their unions full time, while collectively drawing more than $1 million a year in taxpayer-funded salaries.
Miami’s New Road Rules for E-Bikes
Electric bikes and scooters will be barred from city sidewalks under new rules adopted this month by the City Commission. Advocates for public safety applauded the move, while saying state and local officials need to do more to protect pedestrians.
Opinion: Voters Should Reject Miami’s Public Safety Bond
Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo says there’s a smarter way to repair, rebuild and replace Miami’s fire stations and police headquarters.
Miami’s Mayor Makes the Case for More Spending
“Public safety is the top priority,” Mayor Eileen Higgins said last week in defense of her proposed $450-million bond proposal. “Without that, everything else falls apart.”
As Tax Revenues Soar, Pardo Turns to Private Donors for Public Projects
A proposal before Miami commissioners Thursday would establish a new philanthropic fund for District 2, even as the city seeks to recover money from an older fund held by the same nonprofit. Questions remain about donor influence and oversight.
Dead Dog Found Tethered to Cinder Blocks in Coconut Grove Waters
Miami police are investigating the disturbing discovery near Dinner Key as city commissioners prepare to consider three proposals to strengthen animal protection laws.
Miami Voters Will Decide on $450 Million Loan as City Faces Debts and Deficits
Mayor Eileen Higgins says the money is urgently needed to rebuild aging police and fire facilities. Critics question whether Miami can afford another major bond issue while struggling with pension obligations, existing debt and rising public safety costs.
City Staff Withheld Budget Report Ahead of Key Vote
In the days leading up to last month’s approval of Miami’s $3.7 billion budget, a city oversight committee charged with reviewing municipal finances tried to alert commissioners to a host of potential concerns. But its report was not shared with commissioners until after the vote.
Miami Is Moving Nearly $1 Million in Tree Money. Where Is It Going?
Commissioners will vote Thursday on shifting $996,000 out of Citywide Tree Planting and into three other projects. The move raises a larger question: How can residents track where Miami’s tree money goes?
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