CHARTER AMENDMENT, ARTICLE 7 ADVERTISING

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

Resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission calling a countywide special election to be held in conjunction with the November 3, 2026 General Election, for voters to decide whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to expand allowable advertising within parks subject to Article 7. The amendment would remove the requirement that advertising in those parks must be related to sponsorship of events or facilities, provided advertising does not unreasonably impair public use or damage the park, and any revenue generated be for the exclusive use of the park system. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026, amended by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The prime sponsor is Anthony Rodriguez. The file number is 261314, reference R-685-26. The resolution requires a two-thirds vote of commissioners present for placement on the ballot. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department (PROS) faces challenges generating revenue to support operations, and expanded advertising could alleviate budgetary constraints without raising taxes. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.