Happy Tuesday Friends, Clients & Colleagues,
I hope our brief budget update finds you and yours well.
As part of our commitment to providing you, our friends, clients and colleagues with the latest in legislative and industry trends, we are pleased to bring to your attention that Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has released the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget.
The Mayor’s budget aims to balance fiscal responsibility with addressing critical community needs. Here are key highlights:
- PUBLIC SAFETY: To provide a safe and secure community through efficient and effective public safety services using a holistic approach that affirms the worth and dignity of all residents.
- NEIGHBORHOOD AND INFRASTRUCTURE: To protect and preserve our natural resources, and provide efficient and accessible neighborhood and related environmental infrastructure services that enhance quality of life for all residents.
- RECREATION AND CULTURE: To develop, promote and preserve outstanding and engaging cultural, recreational, library, and natural enrichment opportunities for residents and visitors of this and future generations.
- TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY: To provide a safe and resilient transportation system that enhances mobility, connects communities, and supports a prosperous County, while minimizing carbon emissions.
- HEALTH AND SOCIETY: To improve the quality of life and promote the independence of residents by providing effective social services and affordable housing.
- GENERAL GOVERNMENT: To provide ethical and transparent government that supports excellent public service delivery, that is easily accessible, and that is informed by active engagement with the community and our local partners.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: To foster economic vitality by capitalizing on our strengths and by supporting investments in key emerging industries that increase opportunities for small businesses and the local workforce.
- CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES: To effectuate the changes precipitated by Amendment 10, approved by Florida voters in 2018, the County has established the independence of five constitutional offices. Amendment 10 mandates that five county offices must be elected positions and prevents these roles from being changed to appointed positions by local charter amendments or ordinances, ensuring they remain directly accountable to voters.
- POLICY FORMULATION: To provide effective and efficient resident and business services that: respond to community priorities and needs; help all our residents and businesses to prosper and thrive; make our community safe and more resilient; and build trust and collaboration inside and outside county government.
For more information read Mayor Levine Cava’s Budget Message, visit FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget, and watch for Budget Town Halls.
As always, be assured that we will keep you updated on any further developments regarding the budget and other pertinent matters.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions on this or any other matter.
Thank you for taking the time to read our update.
Warmest personal regards,
Jorge Luis Lopez, Esq.
Governmental Affairs Attorney