2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · resolution

Legislative item File Number 261185 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 electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to make certain changes due to the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, and was amended by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026. The amendment is detailed in Legislative File No. 261315. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The proposed amendment addresses the reestablishment of the elected County Constitutional Offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarifies the respective duties of the Clerk and the County with respect to finance and budget; and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The document does not state a final decision on the resolution. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or square footage. The document does not state a business opportunity for contractors or trades.