RESOLUTION CALLING OUT SPECIAL ELECTION

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment, Resolution File Number 261181, aims to create an independent, five-member Salary Commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. This initiative stems from recommendations by a Charter Review Task Force, which voted 9-1 in favor of placing the issue before the electorate. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation after correcting a scrivener's error. The election will be held in conjunction with the general election, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The question will appear on the ballot asking if the Charter should be amended to replace fixed annual salaries for County Commissioners with salaries set annually by an independent commission based on specific criteria, with final decisions made by the commission.