2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · resolution

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 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. Introduced 6/26/2026. Prime Sponsor: Danielle Cohen Higgins. Status: Amended. Policy Council action on 7/13/2026: Amended. Office of the Chairperson noted scrivener's error on 7/9/2026: reference to 'Resolution No. R-255-24' should be 'Resolution No. R-225-24'. County Attorney assigned Michael B. Valdes on 6/26/2026. Charter Review Task Force voted ten in favor and zero against recommending the referendum. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.