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Commissioners reject ordinance to change selection of community council members after public outcry
Summary
Miami-Dade commissioners voted down an ordinance that would have altered how community council and community zoning appeals board members are named, after public comment opposing appointed members and debate about accountability.
Miami-Dade County commissioners voted down an ordinance (item 4A) that would have revised the name, selection method and duties of community councils and community zoning appeals boards, rejecting the measure 5-7 after public comment and debate.
Supporters of the existing, elected system packed the public comment line and told commissioners the ordinance would reduce accountability and allow political influence over local zoning decisions. “I strongly oppose this ordinance,” said Alicia Arellano of Southwest 134th Avenue…
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