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North Miami council adopts resolution opposing state bills that would curb local recognitions
Summary
The City of North Miami unanimously adopted a resolution opposing two Florida bills—identified in the meeting as SB1134 and HB1001—that council members said would prevent cities from issuing proclamations or supporting events they consider part of DEI. Council also asked staff to coordinate lobbying and legal follow-up.
The North Miami City Council on Feb. 24 adopted a resolution opposing state legislation that council members said would strip municipalities of the authority to fund, recognize or publicize activities the state categorizes as "DEI." The motion passed unanimously.
Vice Mayor Cassandra Timothy introduced the proclamation package and read a prepared statement noting the city's majority Haitian American and Latino population and the stakes for local cultural recognitions. The resolution, presented as Tab F2,…
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