The City of North Miami Beach held its July 2023 Commission Meeting on July 20, where several key decisions were made, including the appointment of new officials and discussions on budgetary matters.

One of the primary topics was the approval of a budget-related motion, which passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote. The motion emphasized the necessity of submitting the budget to the county, with assurances from officials that efforts would be made to lower the budget as much as possible in future discussions.

In personnel matters, Daniella Gian was appointed as vice mayor, effective July 21, 2023. However, this motion faced a challenge, resulting in a tie vote of 3-3, which meant the motion did not carry. The commission then moved on to appoint Ron Ben David as an alternate to the Eastern Shore Security Guard taxing district, which was approved with another unanimous vote.

Additionally, there was a brief discussion regarding the need for community engagement in board appointments, with a call for residents to submit applications for various boards. The meeting included a short break to accommodate attendees.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the commission's focus on budget management and community involvement in local governance. Further steps will be taken to address the vice mayor appointment and encourage public participation in upcoming board positions.