Well, it’s that time of year again when homeowners open their mailboxes and get that little love letter from their city: the tax bill. And in at least nine Miami-Dade cities, it’s going to sting more than usual. Some of these hikes are jaw-dropping. But for property owners in Pinecrest, it’s not as bad as […]
Most people in Pinecrest seem to like things the way they are. Voters on Tuesday rejected a charter amendment that would have required a 60% referendum vote on any zoning or land use change in the city. A small group of residents were in favor. Elected officials and a larger group of residents fought the […]
Pinecrest voters rejected a plan Tuesday that would seek $15 million in bonds to pay for approximately 18.5 miles (98,000 linear feet) of pipeline infrastructure so 739 properties can connect to Miami-Dade County water. The vote came down to 63% against and 37% for taxing themselves an additional 23 cents per $1,000 of taxable value, […]
Voters in Pinecrest have been asked to decide by next week whether the village should issue $15 million in bonds — the largest in the village’s short history — to provide access to the last 739 properties that do not have Miami-Dade drinking water and add fire hydrants. If the referendum passes — it’s a mail-in ballots […]