2026 CHARTER AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS)

Policy Council · 2026-07-13 · resolution

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 6/26/2026, and the Policy Council amended it on 7/13/2026. The amendment is detailed in Legislative File No. 261315. The resolution was sponsored by Danielle Cohen Higgins. The Charter Review Task Force voted ten in favor and zero against recommending the amendment. The 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 ballot question will appear in a specific form. The election will be determined by a majority of qualified electors voting on the proposal. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election. Registration books will close 29 days prior to the election. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.