At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Miami Lakes advisory board discussed escalating efforts to stop blasting near town neighborhoods, urging the town to make a definitive decision on whether to pursue litigation and broader intergovernmental support.

Board members described recent outreach with Miramar officials and with State Senator Renee Garcia to request financial assistance and, where appropriate, legal support. Representatives said a vice mayor from Miramar was engaged and that Miramar and county staff had been asked to consider contributions toward legal expenses. The board also reported that the town attorney has retained an outside Tallahassee attorney who specializes in litigation of this type.

The board said a special-call meeting is expected in November to follow up and that the intent—if agreed by the town—would be to file suit prior to the start of the legislative session, with December mentioned as a target month for filing. Members discussed the importance of a single, town-level decision so that other municipalities and elected officials can be asked to take explicit actions rather than offering only verbal support.

Members proposed a pragmatic advocacy tool: a standard intake/commitment form modeled on a template used by the Greater Miami Chamber. The draft form would let municipal leaders check specific types of support (for example, public letters of support, financial contributions, or limited legal assistance) so officials’ commitments can be documented and, when appropriate, publicly posted. Board members said they would circulate a template for review and seek to collect initial signatures locally before approaching larger municipalities.

Board members also discussed media strategy: if officials meet with the advisory board and do not commit in writing, members said they would report that outcome publicly to maintain pressure. The discussion included steps to coordinate advocacy with neighboring towns, including Doral, Hialeah and Homestead, and to present measurable asks at each outreach meeting.

What’s next: the board directed follow-up tasks—circulating a draft intake/commitment form, confirming a special-call meeting in November with the goal of firming a town decision, and continuing outreach to Miramar and county officials.