Board of County Commissioners: July 2026
Miami-Dade County
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 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 from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of ten in favor and none against. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026 and 7/14/2026, and adopted on 7/21/2026. 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'.
- 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
The document is a legislative matter, specifically a 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, for the purpose of submitting to the electors of Miami-Dade County the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to increase the length of district residency required to run for County Commissioner. The proposed change would increase the minimum time a candidate must reside within their district from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, and the final action was adoption on 7/21/2026. The prime sponsor is Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of ten in favor and none against. 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, or construction work is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
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 is to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter. The 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 Danielle Cohen Higgins and 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 placing these changes before the electorate.
- 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
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 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; forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation.
- 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
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, 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 resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and none against. A scrivener's error was corrected, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24' in the first Whereas clause. 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 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 amended on 7/21/2026; 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 ballot question asks whether to allow the Board to align special election timing with other scheduled elections for vacancies caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods. 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
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.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election; forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
This is a legislative resolution, not a construction or development project. It calls 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 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 adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or construction scope is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
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, in conjunction with the general election. The purpose of the election is to allow voters to decide whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to increase the required district residency period 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; awaiting voter decision on charter amendment.
- 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
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment, initiated by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, 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. This measure was recommended by the Charter Review Task Force. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) 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; pending BCC Assignment
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
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 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 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?' 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
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 revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was amended on 7/21/2026; the final version as adopted is Legislative File Number 261380. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of seven in favor and one against. The ballot question asks whether the Charter should 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 vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or construction scope is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended on 7/21/2026; final version as adopted is Legislative File Number 261380. The Policy Council forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026.
- Applicant:
- Not stated; the resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins.
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 electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to increase the length of district residency required to run for County Commissioner. The proposed change would increase the minimum time a candidate must reside within their district from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026 and 7/14/2026, and adopted on 7/21/2026. A scrivener's error was corrected to replace 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24.' The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and none against. Prime sponsor: Danielle Cohen Higgins. File Number: 261182. Reference: R-681-26. Agenda Item Number: 11A15.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins (Prime Sponsor)
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, in conjunction with the general election. The purpose of the special election is to submit to the electors a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter. The 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 introduced on June 26, 2026, and was scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) agenda on July 21, 2026, with a favorable recommendation from the Policy Council on July 13, 2026, after a scrivener's error correction. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this change with a vote of ten in favor and none against. Danielle Cohen Higgins is the prime sponsor.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election; forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (as the body calling the election and considering the charter amendment)
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, which will be on the ballot, seeks to 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. This matter was introduced on June 26, 2026, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) agenda on July 21, 2026, under item 11A15. 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 this change by a vote of ten to none.
- 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
- 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
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 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 the reference to Resolution No. R-255-24 with Resolution No. R-225-24. The Charter Review Task Force voted ten in favor and none against recommending the referendum. 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
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 to replace 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The Charter Review Task Force voted ten in favor and none against recommending the referendum. The ballot question will ask voters to approve changing the residency requirement from six months to one year.
- 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 item for a resolution calling a countywide special election in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be held with the general election on November 3, 2026, to ask voters 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, correcting a scrivener's error replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The County Attorney assigned Michael B. Valdes on 6/29/2026. The resolution references Resolution No. R-225-24 from 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 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?' No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment 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 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 resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners agenda on July 21, 2026. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation after correcting a scrivener's error.
- 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
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
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 version as adopted 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, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The Prime Sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. 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
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
The document is a legislative matter 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, had a Board of County Commissioners agenda date of 7/21/2026, and was amended on that date. The final adopted version is Legislative File Number 261380. The resolution was forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Policy Council 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'. The prime sponsor is Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. 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 'ALLOW VACANCY ELECTION TO SYNC UP WITH OTHER ELECTION; ESTABLISH MUNICIPAL QUALIFYING STANDARDS'.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
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, had an agenda date of 7/21/2026, and was amended on that date. The final version as adopted is Legislative File Number 261380. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Policy Council 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'. The prime sponsor is Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. 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, or action beyond this procedural resolution is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
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 required to run for County Commissioner. The proposed amendment would change the residency requirement from six months to one year (365 days) 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 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 resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission calling a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to ask voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to increase the district residency requirement for County Commission candidates from six months to one year. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or size is stated. The applicant is not stated; the sponsor is Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. The case/file number is 261182, with reference R-681-26. The decision was adopted. Key dates include introduction on 6/26/2026, Policy Council favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026, and final adoption on 7/21/2026. The business opportunity is not stated; the document is a legislative election resolution, not a construction or development project.
- 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 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, up from the current six months. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected, addressing a scrivener's error. The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to consider this on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election, forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
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 Legislative File Number 261380. The Prime Sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. 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?' The resolution includes provisions for notice publication, majority vote determination, polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., early voting, vote-by-mail ballots, sample ballots, and canvassing by the County Canvassing Board. A scrivener's error was corrected on Page MDC003, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24.'
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
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 revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was amended on 7/21/2026; 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 ballot question asks whether to allow the Board to align special election timing for vacancies caused by resignations to run for other offices and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods. 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
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 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 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 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 registration books will close 29 days prior to the election. The sponsor is Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
- Applicant:
- Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins (Prime Sponsor)
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 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, replacing 'R-255-24' with '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
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 revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. Introduced 6/26/2026. Amended on 7/21/2026. Final version as adopted is Legislative File Number 261380. 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?' No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or units is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment 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 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 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 whether 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 establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods. The election will be conducted according to general election laws, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling a special election, advanced to Board meeting, favorable recommendation as corrected
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
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 adopted version is 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 the Board amended it on 7/21/2026. The document does not describe a construction or development project.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
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 required to run for County Commissioner from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. 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. A scrivener's error was corrected on 7/9/2026 and 7/13/2026, replacing 'R-255-24' with 'R-225-24'.
- 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 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, for the July 21, 2026 agenda. A scrivener's error was corrected regarding a previous resolution number.
- 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
Miami-Dade County is calling a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to amend the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendments concern the process for calling elections to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The Charter Review Task Force recommended these changes, which aim to allow the Board to align special elections with other scheduled elections when vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to provide greater opportunity for municipal elections to be synced up. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 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, from six months to one year before the start of the qualifying period. File Number: 261182, Reference: R-681-26. Prime Sponsor: Danielle Cohen Higgins. Introduced 6/26/2026. Final Action: 7/21/2026. Agenda Date: 7/21/2026, Agenda Item Number: 11A15. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of ten in favor and none against. 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 Policy Council forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026 and 7/14/2026. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the resolution on 7/21/2026. 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
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 Charter Review Task Force recommended this referendum. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026 and advanced to the Board of County Commissioners meeting on 7/21/2026. A scrivener's error was corrected on 7/13/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended (Resolution calling for a special election)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
This 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, 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 item was introduced on 6/26/2026, amended on 7/21/2026, and the final adopted version is 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'. 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?' No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or construction scope is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
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, for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to increase the length of district residency required to run for County Commissioner. The proposed 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 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
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 increase the length of district residency required 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
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 in 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 was before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for an agenda date of 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. No public comment is stated in this document.
- 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 (as legislative body), Danielle Cohen Higgins (Prime Sponsor)
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, in conjunction with the general election. The purpose is 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 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 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.
- 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
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
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 allow electors to vote 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 sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins and was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners 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.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election; awaiting voter decision on charter amendment.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (via Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins)
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
Miami-Dade County will hold 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 resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and was amended. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026. A scrivener's error was corrected, changing a reference from 'Resolution No. R-255-24' to 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The final action date is not stated, but the agenda date was July 21, 2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment, with a vote of seven in favor and one against.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Amended
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
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 revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was amended on 7/21/2026; 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 ballot question asks whether to allow the Board to align special election timing 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. No specific construction project, site, or development is described.
- 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 proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter. The amendments aim 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 and was amended to correct a scrivener's error. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling a special election, amended
- 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, for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to increase the length of district residency required to run for County Commissioner. The proposed 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 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
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
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