Board of County Commissioners: July 2026
Miami-Dade County
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-694-26, authorizing the execution of an amended and restated county deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, and granting a two-year extension to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are identified by Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The extension granted pursuant to Resolution No. R-548-23 expires on March 27, 2026. Palmetto Homes submitted a request on October 6, 2025, for a further extension. The resolution authorizes a two-year extension from the recording of the amended deed to construct homes and obtain final certificates of occupancy. The final action was adoption on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-694-26, authorizing an amended and restated county deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, and granting a two-year extension to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are five County-owned parcels with Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The extension is from the recording of the amended deed to obtain final certificates of occupancy. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to enforce provisions, exercise reversionary interest, receive deeds back, and place signage. The prior extension expired on March 27, 2026. The request was submitted by Palmetto Homes on October 6, 2025. The final action was adoption on July 21, 2026. The resolution was introduced on February 2, 2026. The sponsor is Kionne L. McGhee. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-694-26, authorizing the execution of an amended and restated county deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, and granting a two-year extension to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are identified by Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The extension granted pursuant to Resolution No. R-548-23 expires on March 27, 2026. Palmetto Homes submitted a request on October 6, 2025, to the County Commissioner of District 9 for a further extension. The resolution authorizes a two-year extension from the recording of the amended deed to construct the homes and obtain final certificates of occupancy. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to enforce provisions, exercise reversionary interest, receive a deed conveying properties back to the County if the developer fails to comply, and ensure proper signage is placed on the properties. The final action was taken on July 21, 2026, and the item was adopted. The prime sponsor is Kionne L. McGhee. The document does not state a street address, acreage, number of units, square footage, or a zoning change.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 authorizing execution of an amended and restated county deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, granting a two-year extension from recording of the amended deed to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are five County-owned parcels with Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The prior extension granted under Resolution No. R-548-23 expires on March 27, 2026. Palmetto Homes submitted a request on October 6, 2025 to the County Commissioner of District 9 for a further extension. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to enforce deed provisions, exercise reversionary interest, receive a deed back from the developer if noncompliant, and ensure signage on the properties. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-694-26, authorizing an amended and restated county deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, and granting a two-year extension to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are identified by Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The prior extension expired on March 27, 2026. Palmetto Homes submitted a request on October 6, 2025. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to enforce deed provisions and exercise reversionary interests if the developer fails to comply.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 authorizing execution of an amended and restated county deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, granting a two-year extension from recording of the amended deed to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are five County-owned parcels with Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The prior extension granted by Resolution No. R-548-23 expires on March 27, 2026. The developer submitted a request on October 6, 2025 to the County Commissioner of District 9 for a further extension. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to enforce provisions, exercise reversionary interest, receive deeds back, and ensure signage on the properties. No street address, acreage, unit count, or square footage is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Resolution authorizing an amended and restated county deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., granting a two-year extension to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are five County-owned parcels with Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The prior extension expires on March 27, 2026. The resolution was adopted on July 21, 2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the execution of an Amended and Restated County Deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc. This action grants a two-year extension from the recording date of the amended deed for the construction and sale of single-family homes through the Infill Housing Program. The properties involved are identified by specific folio numbers. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to enforce the deed provisions and exercise reversionary rights if necessary. Public comment is not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution authorizing execution of an Amended and Restated County Deed and granting a two-year extension.
- Address:
- 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc.
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Resolution adopted authorizing an amended and restated county deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., granting a two-year extension to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are five County-owned parcels with Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The prior extension expired on March 27, 2026. The developer requested a further extension on October 6, 2025. The resolution authorizes the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson to execute the amended deed and the County Mayor or designee to enforce provisions, exercise reversionary interest, receive a deed back, grant the extension, and ensure signage. Adopted on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the execution of an Amended and Restated County Deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc. This action grants a two-year extension from the recording date of the deed for Palmetto Homes to construct, complete, and sell single-family homes to qualified buyers through the Infill Housing Program. The deed covers five specific County-owned properties. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to enforce the deed's provisions and exercise rights, including potential reversionary interests. Signage identifying the County and the district commissioner will be placed on the properties.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Authorized
- Address:
- 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc.
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-694-26 (File Number 260181) on 7/21/2026, authorizing an amended and restated county deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, granting a two-year extension from the recording of the amended deed to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are five County-owned parcels with Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The prior extension expired on 3/27/2026. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to enforce deed provisions, exercise reversionary interest, or accept a deed back from the developer if non-compliant, and to place signage on the properties. The resolution was introduced on 2/2/2026, assigned to County Attorney on 2/5/2026, and adopted on 7/21/2026. Prime sponsor: Kionne L. McGhee. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the execution of an Amended and Restated County Deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc. This action grants a two-year extension from the recording of the deed for the construction and sale of single-family homes through the Infill Housing Program. The properties involved are identified by specific folio numbers. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to enforce the deed provisions and exercise reversionary interests if necessary. Public comment is not stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution authorizing execution of an Amended and Restated County Deed and granting a two-year extension.
- Address:
- 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc.
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 authorizing execution of an amended and restated county deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, granting a two-year extension from recording of the amended deed to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are five County-owned parcels with Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. Prior resolution R-1069-20 authorized conveyance of these properties. Prior resolution R-548-23 granted a two-year extension expiring March 27, 2026. Palmetto Homes submitted a request on October 6, 2025 for a further extension. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to enforce deed provisions, exercise reversionary interest, receive a deed back from the developer if noncompliant, and place signage on the properties. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the execution of an Amended and Restated County Deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc. This action grants a two-year extension from the recording of the deed for the construction and sale of single-family homes through the Infill Housing Program. The properties involved are identified by specific folio numbers. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to enforce the deed provisions and exercise rights, including reversionary interests, and to receive deeds back from the developer if compliance fails. Signage identifying the County and district commissioner will be placed on the properties.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution authorizing execution of Amended and Restated County Deed and extension
- Address:
- 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc.
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Miami-Dade County Commission is considering a resolution to authorize the execution of an Amended and Restated County Deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc. This resolution grants a two-year extension from the recording of the deed for the construction and sale of single-family homes through the Infill Housing Program. The original conveyance of these properties was authorized by Resolution No. R-1069-20, and a prior extension was granted by Resolution No. R-548-23. The developer requested this further extension on October 6, 2025. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to enforce the deed provisions and exercise reversionary interests if necessary. Signage identifying the County and district commissioner will be placed on the properties.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (pending final action)
- Address:
- 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc.
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-694-26 (File Number 260181) on July 21, 2026, authorizing the execution of an Amended and Restated County Deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, and granting a two-year extension from the recording of the amended deed to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are identified by Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The extension granted pursuant to Resolution No. R-548-23 expires on March 27, 2026. The developer submitted a request for a further extension on October 6, 2025. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to enforce the deed provisions, exercise reversionary interest, receive a deed conveying properties back to the County if the developer fails to comply, and ensure proper signage is placed on the properties. The resolution was introduced on February 2, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. The prime sponsor is Kionne L. McGhee. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Resolution authorizing an amended and restated county deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, granting a two-year extension to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are five County-owned parcels with Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The prior extension expires on March 27, 2026. The resolution was adopted on July 21, 2026. No street address, acreage, unit count, or square footage is stated. No public comment sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-694-26, authorizing the execution of an amended and restated County deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, and granting a two-year extension from the recording of the amended deed to construct, complete, and sell single family homes to qualified homebuyers through the Infill Housing Program. The properties are identified by Folio Nos. 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430. The prior extension granted by Resolution No. R-548-23 expires on March 27, 2026. The developer submitted a request for a further extension on October 6, 2025. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to enforce deed provisions, exercise reversionary interest, accept a deed conveying properties back to the County if the developer fails to comply, and ensure proper signage is placed on the properties. The resolution was introduced on 2/2/2026 and adopted on 7/21/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation
REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED
Miami-Dade County Commission is considering a resolution to authorize the execution of an Amended and Restated County Deed for Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc. This resolution grants a two-year extension from the recording of the amended deed for Palmetto Homes to construct, complete, and sell single-family homes to qualified buyers through the Infill Housing Program. The original conveyance of these five properties was authorized by Resolution No. R-1069-20, with a previous extension granted by Resolution No. R-548-23. The current extension request was made by Palmetto Homes on October 6, 2025. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to enforce the deed provisions and exercise reversionary rights if necessary. Signage identifying the County and the district commissioner will be placed on the properties.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (pending final action)
- Address:
- 10-7813-036-0200, 10-7813-004-0420, 10-7813-004-0425, 30-6912-008-1120, and 30-6912-008-0430
- Applicant:
- Palmetto Homes Urban Development Group, Inc.
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Resolution adopted 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 increase the length of district residency required to run for County Commissioner from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. File Number 261182, Resolution R-681-26, introduced 6/26/2026, adopted 7/21/2026. Prime sponsor Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of ten in favor and none against. A scrivener's error corrected a reference from R-255-24 to R-225-24. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or units are stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is calling a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to amend the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment aims to revise the process for calling elections to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this amendment, with a vote of seven in favor and one against. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026, for an agenda date of July 21, 2026. A scrivener's error regarding a previous resolution number was corrected.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling a special election approved by Policy Council and forwarded to BCC.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County will hold a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to allow voters to decide on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment would increase the required district residency for candidates running for County Commissioner from six months to 365 days (one year) prior to the start of the qualifying period. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this change with a vote of ten in favor and none against. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (via Charter Review Task Force recommendation)
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
This document is a legislative matter, specifically 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, for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, amended on 7/21/2026, and the final version as adopted is Legislative File Number 261380. The Prime Sponsor is Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026, and the Board amended it on 7/21/2026. A scrivener's error was corrected on 7/9/2026, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of seven in favor and one against. The ballot question is: 'Shall the Charter be amended to allow the Board to align the timing of special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Mayor or County Commissioner with other scheduled elections when such vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods?'
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission calling a countywide special election 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 to increase the district residency requirement for County Commission candidates from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, forwarded by the Policy Council with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. A scrivener's error was corrected on 7/9/2026, changing a reference from Resolution No. R-255-24 to Resolution No. R-225-24. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of ten in favor and none against. The ballot question will read: 'Shall the Charter be amended to change the residency requirement for Commission members, increasing the minimum time a candidate must reside within their district from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period?'
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to allow voters to decide on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment aims to revise the process for calling elections to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The Policy Council recommended forwarding the resolution with a favorable recommendation as corrected, noting a scrivener's error.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected (Policy Council), Pending BCC Assignment (Legislative Item)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission calling a countywide special election 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 to increase the district residency requirement for County Commission candidates from six months to one year (365 days) before the start of the qualifying period. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, forwarded by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026 and 7/14/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of ten in favor and none against. The ballot question will ask: 'Shall the Charter be amended to change the residency requirement for Commission members, increasing the minimum time a candidate must reside within their district from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period?'
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins (Prime Sponsor)
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
The document 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. The amendment would allow the Board to align the timing of special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Mayor or County Commissioner with other scheduled elections when vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, amended on 7/21/2026, and the final adopted version is Legislative File Number 261380. The Board of County Commissioners action on 7/21/2026 was 'Amended'. The Policy Council forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026, and forwarded to BCC on 7/14/2026. A scrivener's error was corrected on 7/9/2026 and 7/13/2026, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of seven in favor and one against. The ballot question is: 'Shall the Charter be amended to allow the Board to align the timing of special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Mayor or County Commissioner with other scheduled elections when such vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods?'
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Resolution adopted 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 increase the length of district residency required to run for County Commissioner from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, forwarded by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026 and 7/14/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. A scrivener's error was corrected on 7/9/2026, replacing 'R-255-24' with 'R-225-24'. The Charter Review Task Force voted ten in favor and none against recommending the amendment. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to allow voters to decide on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment aims to revise the process for calling elections to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) agenda on July 21, 2026. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on July 13, 2026, after correcting a scrivener's error. Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins is the prime sponsor. The Charter Review Task Force recommended placing these changes before the electorate.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment would increase the residency requirement for candidates running for County Commissioner to 365 days within their district prior to the start of the qualifying period. This follows a recommendation from the Charter Review Task Force. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins and was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation after a minor scrivener's error correction.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election to be held.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (via Charter Review Task Force recommendation and Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins)
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
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 question on amending the Home Rule Charter to revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, amended on 7/21/2026, and the final adopted version is Legislative File Number 261380. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of seven in favor and one against. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026, and amended at the 7/21/2026 Board meeting. A scrivener's error was corrected on 7/9/2026, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The ballot question asks: 'Shall the Charter be amended to allow the Board to align the timing of special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Mayor or County Commissioner with other scheduled elections when such vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods?' The election will be held on November 3, 2026, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The result will be determined by a majority of qualified electors voting. The County registration books will close 29 days prior to the election. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee and the Clerk of the Board to take necessary actions. The election will be canvassed by the County Canvassing Board. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or construction work is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
- Applicant:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
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 increase the length of district residency to run for County Commissioner. The amendment would change the residency requirement for Commission members, increasing the minimum time a candidate must reside within their district from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and none against. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or construction work is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
The document is a legislative item for 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, for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, amended on 7/21/2026, and the final version as adopted is in Legislative File Number 261380. The Board of County Commissioners amended the item on 7/21/2026. The Policy Council forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026, and forwarded it to the BCC on 7/14/2026. A scrivener's error was corrected on 7/9/2026, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The County Attorney assigned Michael B. Valdes on 6/29/2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of seven in favor and one against. The ballot question is: 'Shall the Charter be amended to allow the Board to align the timing of special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Mayor or County Commissioner with other scheduled elections when such vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods?'
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
This document 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, for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, amended on 7/21/2026, and the final adopted version is referenced as Legislative File Number 261380. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026 and 7/14/2026. A scrivener's error was corrected on 7/9/2026, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24' in the first Whereas clause. The resolution references Resolution No. R-225-24, approved on March 19, 2024, which created a Charter Review Task Force. The Charter Review Task Force, by a vote of seven in favor and one against, recommends the amendment. The ballot question is: 'Shall the Charter be amended to allow the Board to align the timing of special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Mayor or County Commissioner with other scheduled elections when such vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods?' The resolution includes provisions for notice, ballot form, early voting, vote-by-mail ballots, sample ballots, and canvassing by the County Canvassing Board. No specific project, site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
This 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, for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, amended on 7/21/2026, and the final adopted version is Legislative File Number 261380. The Board of County Commissioners amended the item on 7/21/2026. The Policy Council forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026, and forwarded it to the BCC on 7/14/2026. A scrivener's error was corrected on 7/9/2026, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of seven in favor and one against. The ballot question asks: 'Shall the Charter be amended to allow the Board to align the timing of special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Mayor or County Commissioner with other scheduled elections when such vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods?'
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
- Applicant:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to amend the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment aims to revise the process for calling elections to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this change, with a vote of seven in favor and one against. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026, and advanced to the July 21, 2026 BCC meeting. A scrivener's error regarding a previous resolution number (R-255-24 corrected to R-225-24) was noted and fixed.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling a countywide special election
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to amend the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment aims to revise the process for calling elections to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation after a scrivener's error correction. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the BCC on July 14, 2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended placing the changes before the electorate, with a vote of seven in favor and one against. The proposed ballot question asks if the Charter should be amended to allow the Board to align special elections for vacancies with other scheduled elections when resignations occur to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling a special election
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission calling a countywide special election 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 to increase the district residency requirement for County Commission candidates from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, forwarded by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026 with a favorable recommendation as corrected, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. A scrivener's error was corrected to replace 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24' in the first Whereas clause. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of ten in favor and none against. The ballot question will read: 'Shall the Charter be amended to change the residency requirement for Commission members, increasing the minimum time a candidate must reside within their district from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period?'
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment aims to revise the process for calling elections to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026, and it was advanced to the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2026. The proposed ballot question asks if the Charter should be amended to allow the Board to align special vacancy election timing with other scheduled elections when resignations occur to run for other offices, and to set minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this change with a vote of seven in favor and one against.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling a special election to be held on November 3, 2026.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
This is a legislative matter, 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, for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, amended on 7/21/2026, and the final adopted version is Legislative File Number 261380. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of seven in favor and one against. The proposed amendment would allow the Board to take action on a prospective resignation to call an election that would sync up with other elections and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The ballot question is: 'Shall the Charter be amended to allow the Board to align the timing of special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Mayor or County Commissioner with other scheduled elections when such vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods?' The resolution includes provisions for notice, ballot form, early voting, vote-by-mail ballots, sample ballots, and canvassing by the County Canvassing Board. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
- Applicant:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment, sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, aims to increase the residency requirement for candidates running for County Commissioner. Currently, candidates need to reside in their district for six months prior to the qualifying period. The proposed change would increase this to 365 days (one year) before the start of the qualifying period. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation after a scrivener's error correction. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this change with a vote of ten in favor and none against. The election will be held in conjunction with the general election.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election to be held.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (Resolution initiated by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins)
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
This legislative item is a resolution calling for a countywide special election in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The purpose of the election is to allow voters to decide on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendments aim to revise the process for calling elections to fill County Commission vacancies and to establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and was on the agenda for the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. A scrivener's error was corrected, changing a reference from Resolution No. R-255-24 to Resolution No. R-225-24. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation on July 13, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election; status is 'Before the Board' as of the document date.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to amend the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment, sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, will ask voters if they approve increasing the residency requirement for County Commissioner candidates from six months to 365 days (one year) prior to the start of the qualifying period. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation after a scrivener's error correction. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election to be held on November 3, 2026.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (Resolution sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins)
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, coinciding with the general election. The purpose is to allow voters to decide on amending the Home Rule Charter to increase the residency requirement for candidates running for County Commissioner. The proposed amendment requires candidates to have been a registered elector of their district for at least 365 days prior to the start of the qualifying period, an increase from the current six months. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners agenda on July 21, 2026. A scrivener's error was corrected, changing a reference from Resolution No. R-255-24 to Resolution No. R-225-24. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this change with a vote of ten in favor and none against.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (via Charter Review Task Force recommendation)
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
This document 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, for the purpose of submitting to the electors a question on whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, amended on 7/21/2026, and the final adopted version is Legislative File Number 261380. The Board of County Commissioners amended the item on 7/21/2026. The Policy Council forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026, and the Office of the Chairperson noted a scrivener's error on 7/9/2026, correcting a reference from 'Resolution No. R-255-24' to 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The resolution references Resolution No. R-225-24, approved on March 19, 2024, which created a Charter Review Task Force. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of seven in favor and one against. The ballot question is: 'Shall the Charter be amended to allow the Board to align the timing of special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of Mayor or County Commissioner with other scheduled elections when such vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods?' The resolution includes provisions for notice, ballot form, early voting, vote-by-mail, sample ballots, and canvassing by the County Canvassing Board. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment, sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, would increase the residency requirement for candidates running for County Commissioner to at least 365 days within their district prior to the start of the qualifying period, up from the current six months. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this change with a vote of ten in favor and none against. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected, addressing a scrivener's error in a previous resolution reference. The election will be held in conjunction with the general election.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election approved by Policy Council and forwarded to BCC.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (Resolution sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins)
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to allow voters to decide on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment aims to revise the process for calling elections to fill commission vacancies and to establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The Policy Council recommended forwarding the resolution with a favorable recommendation as corrected. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) agenda on July 21, 2026. A scrivener's error was corrected, changing a reference from Resolution No. R-255-24 to Resolution No. R-225-24.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (scheduled for July 21, 2026)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
This legislative item is a resolution calling for a countywide special election in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be held on November 3, 2026, in conjunction with the general election. The purpose is to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter. The amendment would increase the residency requirement for candidates running for County Commissioner from six months to 365 days (one year) prior to the start of the qualifying period. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation after correcting a scrivener's error regarding a previous resolution number. The Board of County Commissioners is the acting body.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
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 electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to increase the length of district residency to run for County Commissioner. The proposed amendment would change the residency requirement for Commission members from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
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 increase the district residency requirement for County Commission candidates from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or construction work is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
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