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State audit and heated exchange highlight divide between Miami Beach commissioners and state representative

Miami Beach City Commission · December 18, 2025
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Summary

Public comment and a prolonged dais exchange focused on a state-initiated audit request and allegations of mismanagement by a state representative; commissioners said they welcome accountability while insisting allegations should be supported by evidence.

The morning Sutnick public-comment period and later commission discussion were dominated by a call for a state audit and a heated exchange between Representative Fabian Basabe and members of the Miami Beach City Commission.

Representative Basabe and several residents urged a state Auditor General review to examine whether the city is properly spending taxpayer funds and to investigate contracting and…

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