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2024

August 20

See also: Florida 2024 local ballot measures

• Miami, Florida, Referendum 1, Replace the Office of the Independent Auditor General Amendment (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported eliminating the Office of the Independent Auditor General and transferring duties and responsibilities to the Office of the Independent Inspector General.

A "no" vote opposed eliminating the Office of the Independent Auditor General and transferring duties and responsibilities to the Office of the Independent Inspector General.

• Miami, Florida, Referendum 2, Create the Independent Office of Inspector General Amendment (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported creating an Independent Office of Inspector General for Miami.

A "no" vote opposed creating an Independent Office of Inspector General for Miami.

• Miami, Florida, Referendum 3, Gym Equipment at Maurice A. Ferré Park Measure (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported keeping installed outdoor gym equipment at Maurice A. Ferré Park.

A "no" vote opposed keeping installed outdoor gym equipment at Maurice A. Ferré Park.

• Miami-Dade County, Florida, Expand the Rapid Mass Transit System Straw Poll Measure (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising Miami-Dade County to expand the existing rapid mass transit system, including elevated Metrorail, passenger rail, and Metromover.

A "no" vote opposed advising Miami-Dade County to expand the existing rapid mass transit system, including elevated Metrorail, passenger rail, and Metromover.

• Miami-Dade County, Florida, New Fire Station at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach Measure (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported constructing a new fire station at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach.

A "no" vote opposed constructing a new fire station at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach.

2022

November 8

See also: Florida 2022 local ballot measures

• Hialeah, Florida, Changes to Mayoral Term Charter Amendment (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to change the day a newly elected mayor assumes office from the third day after the election to the second Monday in January following the election.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment, thereby maintaining that a newly elected mayor assumes office on the third day after the election.

• Miami-Dade County, Florida, Referendum 1, Create Oath of Office for Mayor and County Commissioners Amendment (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the County Charter to require an oath of office for Mayor and County Commissioners swearing or affirming "that they will support, protect and defend the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter and the government of Miami-Dade County."

A "no" vote opposed amending the County Charter to require an oath of office for Mayor and County Commissioners swearing or affirming "that they will support, protect and defend the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter and the government of Miami-Dade County."

• Miami-Dade County, Florida, Referendum 2, Voter Approval Requirement to Transfer Ownership or Governing Authority of Transportation Assets Amendment (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the County Charter to require voter approval for the Board of County Commissioners to transfer ownership or governing authority of the Miami International Airport, PortMiami, or Miami-Dade Expressway Authority.

A "no" vote opposed amending the County Charter to require voter approval for the Board of County Commissioners to transfer ownership or governing authority of the Miami International Airport, PortMiami, or Miami-Dade Expressway Authority.

• Miami-Dade County, Florida, School Board Referendum, Property Tax Increase for Education Funding Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported allowing Miami-Dade County School Board to enact a property tax of 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of assessed property value) from July 2023 through June 2027 to fund school operations and teacher compensation.

A "no" vote opposed allowing Miami-Dade County School Board to enact a property tax of 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of assessed property value) from July 2023 through June 2027 to fund school operations and teacher compensation.

August 23

See also: Florida 2022 local ballot measures

• Miami, Florida, Modification of Riverside Wharf Lease Measure (August 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city's charter to authorize the city commission to change the Riverside Wharf lease by a four-fifths vote to incorporate an increase in base rent and private investment in the property, with an extension of the tenant's term by 50 years.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city's charter to authorize the city commission to change the Riverside Wharf lease by a four-fifths vote to incorporate an increase in base rent and private investment in the property, with an extension of the tenant's term by 50 years.

2021

November 2

See also: Florida 2021 local ballot measures

• Miami, Florida, Biscayne Marine Partners Waterfront Development Lease Charter Amendment (November 2021):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported amending the Miami City Charter to allow the city commission, by a four-fifths vote, to waive competitive bidding and negotiate and execute a lease between the city and Biscayne Marine Partners, LLC, for 27 acres of city-owned property in Virginia Key (Rickenbacker Marina and Marine Stadium Marina) for 45 years with two additional 15-year renewal terms for development by Biscayne Marine Partners to construct a mixed-use waterfront marine campus including marinas, boatyards, ship stores, docks, restaurants, retail businesses, and fueling facilities.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Miami City Charter to allow the city commission, by a four-fifths vote, to waive competitive bidding and negotiate and execute a lease between the city and Biscayne Marine Partners, LLC, for development of 27 acres of city-owned property in Virginia Key.

2020

August 18

See also: August 18, 2020 ballot measures in Florida

• Miami, Florida, Straw Ballot Question, COVID-19 Screening Program at Miami International Airport (August 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supports advising in favor of a COVID-19 screening program at the Miami International Airport.

A "no" vote opposes a COVID-19 screening program at the Miami International Airport.

2019

November 5

See also: November 5, 2019 ballot measures in Florida

• Referendum 1: Hialeah Administrative Charter Amendment d

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the Hialeah Charter to do the following: make changes to the timeline for zoning and land use hearings; allow non-resident trustees of the city's employee retirement system; and allow non-resident members of the committee overseeing the elected official retirement system.

A no vote was a vote against amending the Hialeah Charter concerning administrative matters.

• Referendum 2: Hialeah Legislative Charter Amendment d

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the Hialeah Charter to do the following: allow the adoption of zoning and land use decisions by ordinance; allow the approval of all types of budget transfers by resolution; and allow the approval of appropriation amendments to the budget after the end of the fiscal year by ordinance.

A no vote was a vote against amending the Hialeah Charter concerning legislative matters.

• Referendum 3: Hialeah Emergency Spending Charter d

A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the mayor to: declare a State of Emergency; undertake emergency management powers; and suspend spending limits during an emergency for up to 90 days.

A no vote was a vote against authorizing the mayor to take emergency measures.

• Referendum 4: Hialeah Corporate Existence, Form of Government, Boundary and Power d

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the Hialeah Charter to allow the following types of contracts lasting for more than five years through a city council vote of at least five council members: joint use agreements; joint participation agreements; intergovernmental agreements; lease agreements supported by rent; management or operational agreements; and franchise agreements involving spending city funds.

A no vote was a vote against amending the Hialeah Charter to add types of contracts greater than five years that can be approved by a vote of at least five city council members, thereby leaving the existing limitations in place for all contracts except bond guarantees and mortgages.

• Referendum 5: Hialeah Elections Charter d

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the Hialeah Charter to do the following: extend the general election date to two weeks from the primary election; provide one swearing-in-date for each election cycle; require candidates to pay filing fees consistent with state law; and clarify that candidates must be a resident elector for at least one year.

A no vote was a vote against amending the Hialeah Charter regarding elections matters.

2018

August 28

See also: August 28, 2018 ballot measures in Florida

• Hialeah Property Tax to Aid Response to Mass Shootings d

A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the city to increase the property tax of approximately 3/4 of one mill to fund public resources for schools and first responders to respond to mass shootings.

A no vote was a vote against authorizing the city to increase the property tax of approximately 3/4 of one mill to fund public resources for schools and first responders to respond to mass shootings.

• Miami Jungle Island Hotel Lease Extension a

A yes vote was a vote in favor of extending the lease of Jungle Island for 39 years with a 15-year option and allowing the park to build a new hotel in exchange for an increase in rent and other montetary contributions.

A no vote was a vote against extending the lease of Jungle Island for 39 years with a 15 year option.

2016

November 8

See also: Municipal elections in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2016)

• Special Purpose District Control Measure: Miami-Dade County a
• Public Records Measure: Miami-Dade County a
• Dade Heritage Trust Lease Measure: City of Miami a
• Municipal Runoff Election Measure: City of Miami a
• Civilian Investigative Panel Measure: City of Miami a
• Charter Enforcement Measure: City of Miami a

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in Florida

• City of Miami David Beckham's Soccer Stadium Referendum (November 2014)

2013

November 5

See also: November 5, 2013 ballot measures in Florida

a City of Hialeah Pension Reform Charter Amendment Question (November 2013)

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Florida

a Miami-Dade School District Bond Measure (November 2012)
a Miami-Dade County Term Limit Amendment Question (November 2012)
a Miami-Dade County Updating Amendment Question (November 2012)
a Miami-Dade County Additional Land Vote Amendment Question (November 2012)
a Miami-Dade County Municipal Annexation Amendment Question (November 2012)
a Miami-Dade County Bill Of Rights Amendment Question (November 2012)
a Miami-Dade County Official Vacancy Amendment Question (November 2012)
a Miami-Dade County Mayoral Conflicts Amendment Question (November 2012)
a Crandon Park Tennis Center Approval Referendum Question (November 2012)
a Miami-Dade Animal Services Property Tax Increase Advisory Question (November 2012)
a Miami-Dade County Companies Operating In Countries Sponsoring Terrorism Advisory Question (November 2012)
a Coral Gables City Truck Ordinance Question (November 2012)

August 14

See also: August 14, 2012 ballot measures in Florida

d Miami-Dade County Pit-Bull Ban Question (August 2012)
a Miami Beach City Resort Tax Increase (August 2012)
a Miami Beach City Meeting Charter Amendment (August 2012)
d Miami Gardens City Boundary Charter Amendment (August 2012)
d Miami Springs City Charter Amendments, 2 (August 2012)
d North Miami City Museum Bond Measure (August 2012)
d Opa Locka City Compensation Charter Amendment (August 2012)

January 31

See also: January 31, 2012 ballot measures in Florida

ad Miami-Dade County Charter Amendments, 2 (January 2012)
d Miami Gardens Residential Boundary Charter Amendment (January 2012)

2011

November 1

See also: November 1, 2011 ballot measures in Florida

a Hialeah City Charter Amendment (November 2011)

May 24

See also: May 24, 2011 ballot measures in Florida

d Miami-Dade County Charter Amendments, 6 (May 2011)

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 ballot measures in Florida

aMiami-Dade County Charter Amendment (November 2010)
dHialeah City Charter Amendment (November 2010)

August 24

See also: August 24, 2010 ballot measures in Florida

ad Miami-Dade County Charter Amendments, 3 (August 2010)

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