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Commission creates Housing & Economic Development Department after debate over scope, budget and KPIs

City of North Miami Beach Mayor and Commission · December 17, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved an ordinance to create a Housing & Economic Development Department. Commissioners asked for clearer KPIs, program line items and coordination with the CRA; staff said many positions will transfer from Community Development and the department will administer home-rehab, workforce training and a business tax-receipt concierge.

The City of North Miami Beach voted Dec. 16 to establish a Department of Housing and Economic Development, a move staff said will centralize housing programs, workforce training and business support.

City staff presented an organizational chart, explained that the department director and administrative assistant positions would be new hires while several business- and housing-related positions would transfer from Community…

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