The latest attempt to change Miami’s election calendar collapsed last week, but proponents of election reform say the effort isn’t dead.
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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 Mayoral Candidate Sues to Block Election Shift
The Miami City Commission voted last week to move this year’s election to 2026 without asking voters to approve the switch. The decision is now being challenged in court.
City Hall Reforms Survive a Crucial First Test
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.
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.
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.
City Commission to Consider Lifetime Term Limits
In a move aimed at the political dynasties that have long dominated Miami City Hall, District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo wants voters to approve new rules preventing former officials from returning to office.
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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