The most interesting thing that happened at the Miami-Dade County Commission meeting Tuesday — besides a little fight over a tiny parcel of vacant land in Palmetto Bay (more on that later) — was the debate over who has the better head of hair: Vice Chairman Anthony Rodriguez or Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera. “The guy […]
The Miami-Dade Commission talked about garbage this week. Not the usual garbage. Real garbage. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has suggested a $36 annual garbage fee increase — or $3 a month — as part of her 2023-2024 $11.6 billion budget. To keep the current $509 annual fee would mean a cut in services, she said. […]
All five new county commissioners were sworn in at separate ceremonies Tuesday after winning their elections Nov. 8 or in the August primary. Miami-Dade Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez didn’t have to go to a runoff after getting 56% against three other candidates in the District 10 race to replace termed-out Javier Souto. The former state rep […]
Marleine Bastien and Kevin Marino Cabrera won their respective races The last two new Miami-Dade Commissioners to be elected Tuesday couldn’t be farther apart on the political spectrum. Activist and social worker Marleine Bastien, who beat North Miami Mayor Philipe Bien-Aime, 59% to 41%, will replace Commissioner Jean Monestime in District 2. She is a […]
Coral Gables Commissioner Jorge Fors, who is in a heated runoff for the Miami-Dade Commission seat in District 6, has filed a lawsuit against opponent, lobbyist and political operative Kevin Marino Cabrera and his campaign team over what lies and “doctored images” of Fors in political advertising. The “defamatory hit pieces” call Fors a criminal […]
When did we decide that forums were better than debates? And why? Spoiler: They’re not. The first commission candidate forum put on by The Miami Foundation was boring enough that Ladra recommends a recording, if they have one, but only for anyone having trouble getting to sleep. Yawn. None of the candidates — Kevin Marino […]
Several candidates try to fool voters with photos and fake ‘voter guides’ Every election sees candidates that try to identify with certain electeds or political parties, inferring their endorsement or support. But this year, it’s gotten a bit ridiculous as the absentee or mail-in ballots hit voters’ homes. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Florida […]
Sure, there are four candidates in the Miami-Dade Commission race to replace longtime Commissioner Rebeca Sosa in District 6. But it’s really a head-to-head between Coral Gables Commissioner Jorge Fors and political operative Kevin Marino Cabrera. And it looks like it’s headed to be the most heated of the county commission contests. Last week saw […]