County Commission
Braman Backed Candidate Loses Big In Tuesday Election
Billionaire Norman Braman has flexed his considerable political muscle in recent years trying to shape Miami-Dade County politics. But Tuesday night, almost all of the candidates he supported came up short.
Ordinance To Install Barriers At Shopping Centers Approved By County Committee
In an effort to reduce injuries from wayward cars, Miami-Dade’s Infrastructure and Land Use Committee unanimously gave initial approval Wednesday to an ordinance that would require barriers be placed in front of shopping mall thoroughfares.
Trayvon Martin’s Mom Fighting Stand Your Ground Laws
Thanks to her Miami-Dade County coworkers, Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton, will be able to take an additional roughly eight months off from her county job.
Broward Considers Airport Body Scanner Ban
In the wake of most countries in Europe vowing to stop using full-body scanners at airports; the Broward County Commission is looking into banning the scanners from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Appeal Expected To Be Filed In District 7 Election
Miami-Dade county commissioners are expected to file an emergency appeal Wednesday, according to the Department of Elections. Meanwhile, Ricardo Corona, an attorney and Spanish television personality spoke out Tuesday.
Judge: District 7 Election Results Put On Hold
A Miami-Dade circuit court judge ruled late Monday to temporarily suppress the results for tomorrow’s District 7 race.
Gimenez Claims Past Makes Him Best Candidate
Carlos Gimenez is 59. He’s still married to his high school sweetheart. He set out on a career of public service 36 years ago, and believes his experience makes him best qualified to be Mayor of Miami-Dade County.
District 13 County Commissioner Candidates Talk Jobs, Local Economy
Four candidates are running in County Commission District 13 to replace Natacha Seijas – who was recalled on March 15. Candidates spoke openly about job creation, county benefits and funding for local businesses.
Canvassing Board Approves Recall Votes
Friday is the day a supermajority of Miami-Dade County voters have been waiting to see. The Miami-Dade Elections canvassing board meets Friday to officially approve the votes from Tuesday’s recall election.
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