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Miami-Dade Mayor discusses affordable housing, economy in State of County address – NBC 6 South Florida

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava discussed various issues including affordable housing and the economy in her 2024 State of the County address Wednesday night. Before an audience at Zoo Miami, Levine Cava summarized her accomplishments in her first three years in office and outlined her vision for economic growth in the county. Even before […]

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Miami-Dade Mayor discusses affordable housing, economy in State of County address – NBC 6 South Florida

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava discussed various issues including affordable housing and the economy in her 2024 State of the County address Wednesday night. Before an audience at Zoo Miami, Levine Cava summarized her accomplishments in her first three years in office and outlined her vision for economic growth in the county. Even before […]

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South Florida PBA endorses Daniella Levine Cava for re-election as Miami-Dade Mayor

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s bid to serve as the county’s top official now has the endorsement of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA). One month after Levine Cava signed a new collective bargaining agreement with the more than 7,500-member group, the South Florida PBA confirmed it is officially backing her in the coming […]

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Steven Meiner sworn in as Miami Beach’s new mayor; talks priorities during one-on-one interview

MIAMI – Miami Beach’s 39th mayor says he has big plans for his new position.  CBS News Miami spoke one one-on-one with the city of Miami Beach‘s new mayor Steven Meiner about policies he wants to implement here in the city of Miami Beach and also questioned him about allegations from his past. After two […]

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Services announced for former Broward Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes | #elections | #alabama

MIAMI –  Services celebrating the legacy of Brenda Snipes, who was the former Supervisor of Elections for Broward County, were announced Thursday.  Snipes was 80 years old when she died last week. The wake will be held Friday, November 10th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Fort […]

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Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announces new role for MDPD Director Freddy Ramirez

MIAMI – Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez will return to the department following his medical leave in a new role, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced Wednesday.  Ramirez will serve as Senior Advisor for Policing and Transition, focused on preparing MDPD for the transition to an elected sheriff. The mayor said Ramirez will begin […]

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Former Broward Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes dies at 80 | #elections | #alabama

MIAMI –  Brenda Snipes, who was the former Supervisor of Elections for Broward County has died.  She was 80 years old. On November 20, 2003, Snipes was appointed supervisor of elections for Broward County by Governor Jeb Bush/  Snipes was re-elected to the position in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016. Prior to becoming a Supervisor […]

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Former Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson’s legacy celebrated during final farewell

MIAMI — Shirley Gibson was known to many as the inaugural mayor of the City of Miami Gardens. She fought for the city’s incorporation after challenges from those looking to block it but beyond her professional accolades, she meant a lot to many. Gibson’s daughter, Tiffany Wimberly McMillan, remembers her mother as a no-nonsense woman […]

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Miami-Dade mayor announces proposed county budget including tax cut – NBC 6 South Florida

The mayor of Miami-Dade County says she is trying to have a balanced approach after announcing her proposed county budget Monday. The proposal cited lower property taxes but also meets the needs in other areas that require funding, including key investments in housing and transportation. “This is a smart, compassionate and future-ready budget,” said Miami-Dade Mayor […]

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Contractor Fires Back at Miami-Dade Mayor’s Letter on Worsening Transit System Service Repair Delays – NBC 6 South Florida

Elevators and escalators in disrepair have become a growing problem at public transit stations in Miami-Dade County. On Friday, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava sent a letter to the contractor, Schindler Group, that included a list of demands and the possibility of pursuing damages if there are further delays. The mayor expressed frustration with […]

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