2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

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

The document is a 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 voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter regarding the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The amendment addresses the offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections, clarifies duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and requires County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026, and adopted on 7/21/2026. The file number is 261315, reference R-683-26. The prime sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was amended on 7/13/2026 to correct a scrivener's error, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The election will be determined by a majority of qualified electors, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.