2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · resolution

This is a legislative 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 elected 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 a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, amended by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, and the amended version is in Legislative File No. 261315. The prime sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount.