2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)

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

Resolution calling a countywide special election in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be held in conjunction with the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to electors the question of amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, received a favorable recommendation from the Policy Council on 7/13/2026 as corrected, was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on 7/14/2026, and failed on 7/21/2026. The Charter Review Task Force voted eight in favor and none against recommending the referendum. The proposed amendment would replace the Planning Advisory Board's role and set new procedures for boundary changes and incorporations, including thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent and a three-year review cycle. No street address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.