Opa-locka mayor says city "strong" as restored historic city hall reopens; announces budget, tax cut and infrastructure investments

Mayor John H. Taylor Jr. said the City of Opa‑locka is "financially sound" and "strong and growing better every day" during the 2025 State of the City address on Jan. 31, 2025, announcing an $85 million city budget, $24 million in reserves and a 2% decrease in the millage rate to 9.16.

The mayor led the rededication of the restored historic city hall, a building he said has been renovated after 17 years. He named the capital improvement project manager, Adelina Gross, the contractor, Diamante Construction, and the architectural firm, McCarrie and Associates, as contributors to the restoration and said the city plans to use the landmark as a cultural center.

Why it matters: Taylor tied the fiscal announcements to planned spending on infrastructure, housing and public-safety initiatives. He said audits that had been outstanding were submitted to the State of Florida and that, while the city is not yet released from state financial oversight, the administration expects that chapter to end with continued cooperation from state legislators.

The mayor outlined several specific commitments…