August 6, 2025 •
Miami, Florida Election Change Declared Unconstitutional
The city of Miami has recently attempted to change the date of elections from November 2025 to November 2026. The purpose of the change was to have the local election coincide with federal election and boost voter turnout. The change […]
The city of Miami has recently attempted to change the date of elections from November 2025 to November 2026. The purpose of the change was to have the local election coincide with federal election and boost voter turnout. The change inadvertently allowed the mayor and county commissioners to have a 1-year extension to the current term. This has caused legal issues, and a mayoral candidate has sued the city stating the change was unconstitutional. Both the district court and the appeals court agreed the schedule change was unconstitutional. The city is currently exploring further appellate options. Additionally, this ruling could have further implications for other cities such as Coral Gables who have also made changes to election schedules.
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April 22, 2025 •
Miami to Hold Special Election
The Miami City Commission announced the date for a special election following the death of Commissioner Manolo Reyes. The date of the District 4 election has been set for June 3. The winner of the election will serve the rest […]
The Miami City Commission announced the date for a special election following the death of Commissioner Manolo Reyes. The date of the District 4 election has been set for June 3. The winner of the election will serve the rest of Reyes’ term ending in 2027.
January 9, 2023 •
Miami City Commissioners Vote To Set Special Election
A special election has been set for February 27, to fill the seat recently vacated by former Commissioner Ken Russell. Commissioners had 10 days to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Russell’s term but could not find […]
A special election has been set for February 27, to fill the seat recently vacated by former Commissioner Ken Russell.
Commissioners had 10 days to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Russell’s term but could not find a consensus candidate.
District 2 comprises portions of Coconut Grove, Brickell, Edgewater, Morningside and downtown.
January 29, 2018 •
New Requirements for Miami, Florida Lobbyists Take Effect
Changes to registration and training requirements are now effective for Miami lobbyists. Following the passage of Ordinance 13718, lobbyists must now register within five business days of being retained as a lobbyist by a principal and prior to engaging in […]
Changes to registration and training requirements are now effective for Miami lobbyists.
Following the passage of Ordinance 13718, lobbyists must now register within five business days of being retained as a lobbyist by a principal and prior to engaging in any type of lobbying activities.
Lobbyists must also complete an ethics training course within 60 days of registering, and if registration is renewed continuously thereafter, a refresher course is required once every two years.
Additional changes include the requirement to report travel and lodging provided to public officials and a fine of $50 per day for failure to file an annual report. The previous fine was a one-time $25 penalty.
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