Posts Tagged ‘ Commissioners ’

Bad Idea for the Homeless and the City

March 2, 2010
By rnorman
Bad Idea for the Homeless and the City

As I was reading the news I came across a news article from Miami Today News and that it brought up something I remembered last year as I was walking toward downtown and the article was called “No free lunch: Miami to vote on licensing feeding of homeless” so I started reading the article:...

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2 unions endorse Tomás Regalado for Miami mayor

July 18, 2009
By rnorman

2 unions endorse Tomás Regalado for Miami mayor – July 16, 2009 – Miami Herald – Two powerful city of Miami employee unions Thursday endorsed Commissioner Tomás Regalado for mayor.

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Cities protest proposed Miami-Dade administration fee that would take some stimulus money

April 6, 2009
By rnorman

Cities protest proposed Miami-Dade administration fee that would take some stimulus money - April 6, 2009 - Miami-Dade municipalities shouldn't have to turn over a portion of their federal stimulus rations to the county to cover administrative costs, city leaders say.

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Performing Arts Center seeks $700,000 more from Miami-Dade

April 6, 2009
By rnorman

Performing Arts Center seeks $700,000 more from Miami-Dade - April 6, 2009 - The Performing Arts Center Trust, policy-making body of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, is poised to ask the county for nearly $700,000 to cover operating expenses and capital-improvement projects.

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Jungle Island bailout could run Miami $2 million

April 6, 2009
By rnorman

Jungle Island bailout could run Miami $2 million - April 6, 2009 - Struggling theme park Jungle Island is asking Miami's government to come to its rescue — once again — with a $2.4 million subsidy.

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Florida Marlins sweeten stadium deal for Miami, Miami-Dade

March 19, 2009
By rnorman

Florida Marlins sweeten stadium deal for Miami, Miami-Dade – March 19, 2009  -   Just before a crucial stadium vote, the Florida Marlins have agreed to some late demands from South Florida politicians.

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Miami commission’s vote is a boost for Marlins stadium, Overtown district – BY CHARLES RABIN

March 13, 2009
By rnorman

Overtown is closer to financial help -- and a new ballpark for the Florida Marlins inched closer, as well -- after a vote by Miami commissioners.

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Joe Sanchez for Mayor – I think “NOT” – By Ron Norman

March 12, 2009
By rnorman
Joe Sanchez for Mayor – I think “NOT” – By Ron Norman

Joe Sanchez for Mayor – I think “NOT” I was reading an article stating that City of Miami Commissioner Joe Sanchez was thinking about running for Mayor for the City of Miami replacing Mayor Manny Diaz at the end of his term in 2009. The question is, “Is Joe Sanchez...

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