Board of County Commissioners: July 2026
Miami-Dade County
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter. The amendment, if approved by voters, would establish a Boundary Commission to evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle. This commission would provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and would replace the Planning Advisory Board's role in this process. The election is being called via Resolution File Number 261184, introduced on 6/26/2026, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners agenda on 7/21/2026. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026 after correcting a scrivener's error regarding a previous resolution number.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Resolution before the Board)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade Countywide
- Applicant:
- not stated (Requester: NONE)
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County Commissioners considered a resolution to call a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. 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. The proposed charter amendment aims to create a commission to evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle. The resolution ultimately failed. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Commissioners (Sponsor: Danielle Cohen Higgins)
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261184 is a resolution to call a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, for voters to decide whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The resolution failed at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2026. The proposed Boundary Commission would replace the Planning Advisory Board's role and set new procedures for boundary changes and new municipalities. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of eight in favor and none against. A scrivener's error was corrected on July 9, 2026, changing a reference from Resolution No. R-255-24 to Resolution No. R-225-24. The Policy Council forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, size, or applicant is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
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 establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The resolution failed at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2026. The proposed amendment would establish a Boundary Commission to review and make recommendations on municipal boundary changes and incorporations, replacing the Planning Advisory Board's role, and set new procedures and requirements for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, including specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent, and a collective three-year review process. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of eight in favor and none against. A scrivener's error was corrected on July 9, 2026, replacing a reference to Resolution No. R-255-24 with Resolution No. R-225-24. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026, and again on July 14, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
- Applicant:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
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 establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The resolution failed on July 21, 2026. The proposed amendment would establish a Boundary Commission to review and make recommendations on municipal boundary changes and incorporations, replacing the Planning Advisory Board's role, and set new procedures and requirements for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, including specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent, and a collective three-year review process. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of eight in favor and none against. A scrivener's error was corrected on July 9, 2026, changing a reference from Resolution No. R-255-24 to Resolution No. R-225-24. The Policy Council forwarded it to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026, and again on July 14, 2026. The final action was on July 21, 2026, with a failed status.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
- Applicant:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. This proposal stems from recommendations by a Charter Review Task Force. The election will be held in conjunction with the general election. The ballot question asks if the charter should be amended to create this commission, which would evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle and provide recommendations, replacing the Planning Advisory Board's role in this area and setting new procedures for petitions, public hearings, and approvals. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026, and advanced to the BCC meeting on 7/21/2026. No public comment is stated in this document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Resolution calling for a special election)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Legislative item File Number 261184 is a resolution to call 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 establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, and the final action was on 7/21/2026, where it failed. The prime sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of eight in favor and none against. The proposed ballot question asks whether to establish a Boundary Commission to review and make recommendations on municipal boundary changes and incorporations, replacing the Planning Advisory Board's role, and to set new procedures and requirements for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, including specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent, and a collective three-year review process. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation from the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, with a correction to a scrivener's error on page MDC003, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with '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:
- Failed
- Applicant:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Resolution calling a countywide special election in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be held in conjunction with the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to electors the question of amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The resolution failed at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of eight in favor and none against. The proposed ballot question asks whether to establish a Boundary Commission to review and make recommendations on municipal boundary changes and incorporations, replacing the Planning Advisory Board's role, and to set new procedures and requirements for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, including specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent, and a collective three-year review process. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner 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 BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026, and forwarded to BCC on July 14, 2026. The final action was on July 21, 2026, with a status of Failed.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
- Applicant:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
This document is a legislative item for a proposed resolution to call a countywide special election in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be held in conjunction with the General Election on November 3, 2026, to ask voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, received a favorable recommendation from the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, and was voted on by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, where it failed. The document does not describe a specific development project, site, or action beyond this legislative matter.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) considered a resolution (File Number: 261184) to call a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The Policy Council recommended forwarding the resolution to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected. The resolution failed. The proposed charter amendment would create a commission to evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle, replacing the Planning Advisory Board's role and setting new procedures for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, including specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The proposed amendment aims to create a commission to evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle and provide recommendations. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation after correcting a scrivener's error. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and is scheduled for the BCC agenda on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The proposed amendment aims to create a commission to evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle and provide recommendations. The Policy Council forwarded this resolution to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation after correcting a scrivener's error. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this change.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation; pending BCC assignment for election.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission. This commission would evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle and provide recommendations. The proposed amendment replaces the Planning Advisory Board's role in this process and sets new procedures for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, including specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026, and advanced to the BCC meeting on 7/21/2026. The question will appear on the ballot as 'CHARTER AMENDMENT ESTABLISH BOUNDARY COMMISSION FOR ANNEXATIONS AND INCORPORATIONS'.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Resolution)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
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 establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The resolution failed at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2026. Prime sponsor: Danielle Cohen Higgins. File Number: 261184. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of eight in favor and none against. The proposed ballot question asks whether to establish a Boundary Commission to review and make recommendations on municipal boundary changes and incorporations, replacing the Planning Advisory Board's role, and to set new procedures and requirements for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, including specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent, and a collective three-year review process. The resolution was forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Policy Council on July 13, 2026, and forwarded to the Board on July 14, 2026. 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 final action was on July 21, 2026, with a status of Failed.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
- Applicant:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County will hold a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The proposed amendment aims to create a commission to evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle and provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The resolution calling for this election was introduced on June 26, 2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026, after a scrivener's error correction. The initiative originated from a Charter Review Task Force recommendation.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed (referendum to be held)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (via Charter Review Task Force recommendation)
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
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 establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The resolution failed at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of eight in favor and none against. The proposed amendment would replace the Planning Advisory Board's role and set new procedures for boundary changes and incorporations, including thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent and a three-year review cycle. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner 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' in the first Whereas clause. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026. The final action was on July 21, 2026, with a status of Failed.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
- Applicant:
- Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins (Prime Sponsor)
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
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 establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The resolution failed at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the amendment by a vote of eight in favor and none against. The proposed amendment would establish a Boundary Commission to review and make recommendations on municipal boundary changes and incorporations, replacing the Planning Advisory Board's role, and set new procedures and requirements for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, including specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent, and a collective three-year review process. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. A scrivener's error was corrected on July 9, 2026, replacing a reference to 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24.' The Policy Council forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026, and again on July 14, 2026. The final action was on July 21, 2026, with a status of 'Failed.' No specific street address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter. The amendment aims to establish a Boundary Commission to evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle. This commission would provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and would replace the Planning Advisory Board's role in this process. The ballot question asks if the Charter should be amended to establish this commission, set new procedures for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, and include specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026, and advanced to the BCC meeting on 7/21/2026. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026, noting a scrivener's error correction from Resolution No. R-255-24 to R-225-24.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter. The amendment aims to establish a Boundary Commission to evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle. This commission would provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and would replace the Planning Advisory Board's role in this process. The ballot question asks if the Charter should be amended to establish this commission, set new procedures for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, and include specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026, and is scheduled for the BCC agenda on 7/21/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board / Pending BCC Assignment
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The proposed amendment aims to create a commission to evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle and provide recommendations. This follows a Charter Review Task Force recommendation. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation after correcting a scrivener's error. The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2026, and is scheduled for BCC agenda on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
This legislative item is a resolution calling for a countywide special election in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be held on November 3, 2026. The purpose of the election is to allow voters to decide whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission. This commission would evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle and provide recommendations. The resolution corrects a scrivener's error referencing a previous resolution number. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Resolution calling for election)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County Commissioners considered a resolution (File Number 261184) to call a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment would establish a Boundary Commission to review annexations and incorporations. The resolution failed. The Policy Council forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation as corrected, noting a scrivener's error in a previous resolution reference. The County Attorney's office assigned the item on June 26, 2026. The proposed ballot question asks if the Charter should be amended to establish a Boundary Commission for municipal boundary changes and incorporations, replacing the Planning Advisory Board's role, and setting new procedures for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, including thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent, and a three-year review process.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
The document is a legislative item for a proposed resolution to call a countywide special election in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be held in conjunction with the General Election on November 3, 2026, to ask voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, received a favorable recommendation from the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, and was voted on by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, where it failed. The proposed amendment would replace the Planning Advisory Board's role and set new procedures for boundary changes, including a three-year review cycle. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Failed
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a Boundary Commission for annexations and incorporations. This commission would evaluate proposed boundary changes and incorporations on a three-year cycle and provide recommendations. The proposal replaces the Planning Advisory Board's role in this area and sets new procedures for petitions, public hearings, and approvals, including specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026 and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026, and advanced to the July 21, 2026 Board meeting.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Resolution)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (BOUNDARY COMMISSION)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter. The amendment aims to establish a Boundary Commission to evaluate proposed annexations and incorporations on a three-year cycle. This commission would provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and would replace the Planning Advisory Board's role in this process. The ballot question will ask if the Charter should be amended to establish this commission and set new procedures for boundary changes and the creation of new municipalities, including specific thresholds for elector and non-residential property owner consent. The resolution was introduced on 6/26/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026, and advanced to the BCC meeting on 7/21/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board / Pending BCC Assignment
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
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 November 3, 2026, to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter regarding the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The resolution was introduced on July 14, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. The amendment addresses the reestablishment of the elected offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarifies the respective duties of the Clerk and the County with respect to finance and budget; and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The ballot question will ask voters to approve the amendment. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. A scrivener's error was corrected, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24.' The final action was adoption on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
Miami-Dade County Commission is calling a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendments address the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections), clarify duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and require County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended these changes with a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026 and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026, and advanced to the July 21, 2026 Board meeting.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling a special election to be held
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
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 addresses the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections), clarifies duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The resolution was introduced on July 14, 2026, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) agenda on July 21, 2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended placing these changes before the electorate.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Address:
- Countywide
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
Resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission calling a countywide special election in conjunction with the November 3, 2026 General Election to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter regarding the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The amendment addresses the elected offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarifies duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget; and requires County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected constitutional office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was adopted on July 21, 2026. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
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 make certain changes due to the reestablishment of elected county constitutional offices. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The proposed charter amendment addresses the reestablishment of the elected County Constitutional Offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarifies the respective duties of the Clerk and the County with respect to finance and budget; and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The resolution was introduced on July 14, 2026, and the final action was on July 21, 2026. The sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The file number is 261315. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, acreage, or square footage. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
This is a legislative resolution, not a construction 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 question on amending the Home Rule Charter to address the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarify duties of Clerk and County regarding finance and budget; and require County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. 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
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment addresses the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections), clarifies duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The resolution was introduced on July 14, 2026, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) agenda on July 21, 2026. The Charter Review Task Force recommended placing these changes before the electorate.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
Miami-Dade County is calling a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment addresses the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections), clarifies duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this amendment with a vote of ten in favor and zero against. 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 to be held on November 3, 2026.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- not stated (Charter Review Task Force recommended, Resolution sponsored by Danielle Cohen Higgins)
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
Miami-Dade County Commission is calling a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to allow voters to decide on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment addresses the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections), clarifies duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this referendum with a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026 and advanced to the Board of County Commissioners meeting on 7/21/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a special election to be held on November 3, 2026.
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
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 November 3, 2026, to submit to voters a question on amending the Home Rule Charter to address the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The amendment would address the reestablishment of the elected offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarify the respective duties of the Clerk and the County with respect to finance and budget; and require County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. The file number is 261315, and the reference is R-683-26. The resolution was introduced on July 14, 2026, and the final action was on July 21, 2026. The agenda item number was 11A18. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation from the Policy Council, with a correction to a scrivener's error, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24' in the first Whereas clause. The election will be determined by a majority of qualified electors voting on the proposal. Polls will be 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. The ballot question is included in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
Resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission calling a countywide special election in conjunction with the November 3, 2026 General Election to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter regarding the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The amendment addresses the offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections, clarifies duties of Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and requires County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected constitutional office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026, amended by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The ballot question will ask voters whether to approve the amendment. The resolution references Resolution No. R-225-24 (corrected from R-255-24) which created the Charter Review Task Force on March 19, 2024. 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:
- Adopted
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
Miami-Dade County is calling a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment addresses the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections), clarifies duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this amendment with a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026 and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation after a minor correction. The final action is pending.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Resolution introduced and forwarded for consideration)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- not stated (Charter Review Task Force recommended, Resolution sponsored by Danielle Cohen Higgins)
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
This document 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. The amendment addresses the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarifies the respective duties of the Clerk and the County with respect to finance and budget; and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The 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
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment addresses changes related to the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections), clarifies duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this amendment with a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was introduced on July 14, 2026, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) agenda on July 21, 2026. A prior version of the resolution had a scrivener's error corrected regarding a resolution number.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment / Scheduled for BCC Agenda
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
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 make changes due to the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026, and adopted on 7/21/2026. The amendment would address the reestablished offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarify duties of Clerk and County regarding finance and budget; and require County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was amended to correct a scrivener's error, 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:
- Danielle Cohen Higgins, Prime Sponsor
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
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 concerns the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections), clarifying duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and requiring County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The resolution was introduced on July 14, 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 after a minor correction.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
The document is a resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission calling a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter regarding the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The amendment addresses the offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections, clarifies duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and requires County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected constitutional office. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026, amended by the Policy Council on 7/13/2026, and adopted by the Board 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
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
The document is a legislative item, File Number 261315, a Resolution (R-683-26) adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission on July 21, 2026. It calls a countywide special election in conjunction with the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter. The amendment addresses the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarifies duties of Clerk and County regarding finance and budget; and requires County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected constitutional office. The resolution was introduced on July 14, 2026, and adopted 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
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
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. The proposed amendments address changes related to the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections), clarify duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and require County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected constitutional office. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026 and advanced to the Board of County Commissioners agenda for 7/21/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Resolution)
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- not stated (Requester: NONE)
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
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 a question on amending the Home Rule Charter to address the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarify duties of Clerk and County regarding finance and budget; and require County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. 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. The document is a legislative matter, not a development project.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
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 a question on amending the Home Rule Charter to address the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarify duties of Clerk and County regarding finance and budget; and require County employees to take leave of absence when running for an elected constitutional office. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026, and adopted on 7/21/2026. The file number is 261315, reference R-683-26. The prime sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was amended on 7/13/2026 to correct a scrivener's error, replacing 'Resolution No. R-255-24' with 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
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 addresses changes related to the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices, including Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections. It also aims to clarify duties regarding finance and budget between the Clerk and the County, and requires County employees to take a leave of absence if running for an elected Constitutional Office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended placing this referendum before the electorate. The resolution was sponsored by Danielle Cohen Higgins.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution calling for a countywide special election to be held on November 3, 2026.
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
Miami-Dade County will hold a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment addresses changes related to the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections), clarifies duties of the Clerk and County regarding finance and budget, and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
Miami-Dade County is holding a countywide special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on amending the Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendment addresses the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections), clarifies duties related to finance and budget between the Clerk and the County, and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended this amendment with a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was introduced on 7/14/2026 and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) agenda on 7/21/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Address:
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)
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 November 3, 2026, to submit to voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter regarding the reestablishment of elected County Constitutional Offices. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026. The amendment addresses the reestablishment of the elected offices of Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections; clarifies the duties of the Clerk and County with respect to finance and budget; and requires County employees to take a leave of absence when running for an elected Constitutional Office. The Charter Review Task Force recommended the referendum by a vote of ten in favor and zero against. The resolution was sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. The file number is 261315, and the reference is R-683-26. No street 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)
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