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Board of County Commissioners: July 2026

Miami-Dade County

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, 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 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 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

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

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 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 whether to allow the Board to align special election timing with other 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, 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, 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 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, and the BCC agenda date is July 21, 2026. 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:
Resolution calling for a special election approved by Policy Council, forwarded to BCC.
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners

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, 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 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 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 County Attorney assigned Michael B. Valdes on 6/29/2026. The 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 ballot question asks whether 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. The election will be determined by a majority of qualified electors, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election. The registration books will close 29 days prior to the election. Early voting and vote-by-mail ballots are authorized. 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:
Commissioner 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 whether to increase 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. 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 sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins)

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 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

Board of County Commissioners in Miami-Dade County posted this record to its public file. The posted document carries a title and no readable project detail, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official document link above and watch for the fuller record the body posts later.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution

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, to submit to voters 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 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 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, polling hours (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), early voting, vote-by-mail ballots, sample ballots, and canvassing by the County Canvassing Board. No specific 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 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

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. 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

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. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this change by 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 to be held
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 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, with final version as adopted in Legislative File Number 261380. Prime sponsor: 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 whether to allow the Board to align timing of special elections to fill vacancies in 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 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 requires candidates for County Commissioner 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 minor scrivener's error correction. 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:
Resolution calling for a special election approved by Policy Council, forwarded to BCC.
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

This 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. The purpose is 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 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 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 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?' No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change is stated.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Amended

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 required 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 by 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 on 7/9/2026, 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

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 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 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 such vacancies are caused by resignations to run for other offices, and to establish minimum standards for municipal candidate qualifying periods. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026, and a scrivener's error was corrected on 7/9/2026, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Amended

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 amended on July 21, 2026. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation on July 13, 2026, after correcting a scrivener's error. The Charter Review Task Force recommended placing the proposed changes before the electorate. Public comment is not stated in this document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Amended
Address:
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners

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 Board of County Commissioners amended the item on 7/21/2026; the final adopted version is Legislative File Number 261380. 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 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

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 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 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 on 7/9/2026, changing a reference from Resolution No. R-255-24 to 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

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, 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 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 to be held.
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (Resolution Sponsor: 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, sponsored 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. 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 with a favorable recommendation after a minor scrivener's error correction (Resolution No. R-255-24 changed to R-225-24).

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 (via Resolution R-225-24 and Charter Review Task Force recommendation)

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 and 7/13/2026, replacing '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 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 calling a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to be held in conjunction with the general election. The purpose is to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter. This 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 proposed amendment would allow the Board to take action on a prospective resignation to call an election that syncs with other elections and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. 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.
Address:
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners

RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION

This 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 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 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 canvassed 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

Board of County Commissioners in Miami-Dade County posted this record to its public file. The posted document carries a title and no readable project detail, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official document link above and watch for the fuller record the body posts later.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution

RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION

This 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 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 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.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Amended

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, 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 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

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 (scheduled for July 21, 2026)
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 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 aims to revise the process for calling elections to fill commission vacancies and to establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation after correcting a scrivener's error. The final action is pending.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Before the Board (pending final action)
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, 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 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 resolution references Resolution No. R-225-24, approved on March 19, 2024, which created a Charter Review Task Force. The Task Force, by a vote of seven in favor and one against, recommended placing the referendum. 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 document does not state a specific street address, parcel, acreage, or construction 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 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 voted ten in favor and none against recommending the referendum. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners 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
Applicant:
Commissioner 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 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 to 365 days as a registered elector of the district prior to the start of the qualifying period, up 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 by 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 Board of County Commissioners 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

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, 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 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 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 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 is countywide, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026. The result is determined by a majority of qualified electors voting. The sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. 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

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 resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. 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'.

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 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. 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
Applicant:
Commissioner 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 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. 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
Applicant:
Commissioner 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, 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. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation after correcting a scrivener's error. The resolution was assigned by the County Attorney on June 29, 2026, and was before the Board on July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Resolution calling a special election for voter consideration.
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners

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) prior to 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 amendment. 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

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, 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 OUT 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 create an independent salary commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The proposed charter amendment would replace the fixed annual salary for County Commissioners with an independent, five-member Salary Commission appointed by the Chief Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, State Attorney, Public Defender, Executive Director of the Commission on Ethics, and Inspector General, with all decisions final without modification by the Board. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this by a vote of nine in favor and one against. 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 OUT 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 create an independent Salary Commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The proposed amendment would replace the fixed annual salary for County Commissioners with an independent, five-member Salary Commission appointed by the Chief Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, State Attorney, Public Defender, Executive Director of the Commission on Ethics, and Inspector General, with all decisions final without modification by the Board. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of nine in favor and one against. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and the final action was on July 21, 2026. The file number is 261181, and the reference is R-680-26. The prime sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. A scrivener's error was corrected on July 9, 2026, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24' on page MDC003. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026, and again on July 14, 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

RESOLUTION CALLING OUT 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 create an independent salary commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. 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 ballot question asks whether to replace the fixed annual salary for County Commissioners with an independent, five-member Salary Commission appointed by the Chief Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, State Attorney, Public Defender, Executive Director of the Commission on Ethics, and Inspector General, with all decisions final without modification by the Board. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of nine in favor and one against. 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. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Adopted
Applicant:
Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor

RESOLUTION CALLING OUT 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, File Number 261181, would create an independent, five-member Salary Commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. This initiative stems from a Charter Review Task Force recommendation, with a vote of nine in favor and one against. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation after a minor scrivener's error correction. Public comment is not stated in this document.

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 (via Charter Review Task Force recommendation)

RESOLUTION CALLING OUT 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, for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to create an independent salary commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. 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. The document does not describe a construction or development project; it is a procedural election resolution. Public comment or stakeholder sentiment is not stated.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Adopted
Applicant:
Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor

RESOLUTION CALLING OUT 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 create an independent, five-member Salary Commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. This follows a recommendation from the Charter Review Task Force, which studied commissioner salaries. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation after correcting a scrivener's error. The Board of County Commissioners is expected to formally consider this on July 21, 2026.

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 (via Resolution)

RESOLUTION CALLING OUT 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, File Number 261181, aims to create an independent, five-member Salary Commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. This follows a recommendation from the Charter Review Task Force, which voted nine in favor and one against this proposal. 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 in a previous resolution (R-255-24, corrected to R-225-24) was noted and corrected.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Before the Board (scheduled for July 21, 2026)
Address:
Countywide
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (via Charter Review Task Force recommendation)

RESOLUTION CALLING OUT 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 create an independent, five-member Salary Commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. 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 ballot question asks whether to replace the fixed annual salary for County Commissioners with an independent Salary Commission appointed by the Chief Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, State Attorney, Public Defender, Executive Director of the Commission on Ethics, and Inspector General, with decisions final without modification by the Board. A scrivener's error was corrected on 7/9/2026, changing a reference from Resolution No. R-255-24 to R-225-24. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of nine in favor and one against. No specific street address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Adopted
Applicant:
Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor

RESOLUTION CALLING OUT SPECIAL ELECTION

The document is 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 create an independent salary commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. 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 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 amendment by a vote of nine in favor and one against. The proposed amendment would replace the fixed annual salary for County Commissioners with an independent, five-member Salary Commission appointed by the Chief Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, State Attorney, Public Defender, Executive Director of the Commission on Ethics, and Inspector General, with all decisions being final without modification by the Board of County Commissioners. The ballot question is included. The resolution includes provisions for notice, voting hours (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 7/9/2026, 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 as corrected on 7/13/2026 and 7/14/2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Adopted
Applicant:
Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor

RESOLUTION CALLING OUT 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 electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to create an independent salary commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, and adopted on 7/21/2026. The applicant/developer/owner is not stated. The case/file number is 261181, with reference R-680-26. The decision was adopted. Key dates include introduction on 6/26/2026, Policy Council favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026, Policy Council forwarding on 7/14/2026, and final action on 7/21/2026. The business opportunity is not stated. The document contains no public comment or stakeholder sentiment. The document does not describe a construction or development project; it is a legislative resolution for an election.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Adopted

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