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Started in 2012 as a non-profit community grassroots effort, Miami Beach United was born of a desire to improve the quality of life for Miami Beach residents, be heard on managed and measured growth of our city, and demand ethical leadership of government.  Since that time, the all-volunteer organization has grown in its civic role in connecting residents with city staff  and  elected  officials.

Goals

To provide Miami Beach residents a cohesive voice for  city-wide  issues which  impact  their  quality  of   life. 

To serve as a bridge, closing the communication gap between local government and resident issues, and to  raise  awareness  of  and  enhance  resident  participation  in  the  decision-making  process.

Our Objectives

Unite as Miami Beach residents to secure exceptionally high quality standards throughout the City of Miami Beach and residential    neighborhoods.

Research, develop, and share opinions about residential   issues   city-wide.

Educate elected and appointed public officials and  City  staff  on positions  taken.

Sponsor educational programs which will educate the public  about important  issues   affecting   the   city. 

Recent Accomplishments

  1. Hosted a Biscayne Bay Summit. A much needed panel discussion on how to preserve and protect our natural resource. Hosted by Emmy award winning journalist, Louis Aguirre.
  2. Hosted a citizen outreach event on the topical subject of Home Rule. Co-hosted with the Florida League of Cities.
  3. Advocated for responsible spending on G.O. Bond projects, reimagining the Byron Carlyle theater space, and limiting Short Term Rentals.
  4. Continued to challenge FAR increases, density, and their effects on residents’ quality of life; highlighted/advocated against violations of the City Charter pertaining to the practice of vacating publicly owned property without residents’ voting approval.
  5. Continued working to amend the Citizen’s Bill of Rights within the Miami Beach Charter to make it more resident friendly.
  6. Developed and assisted the City of Miami Beach in finalizing an Ordinance banning the use of gas leaf blowers throughout the entire city.
  7. Continued to develop the Resident’s Right to Know system with City officials to enhance the City’s website tools and notifications for the benefit of residents.
  8. Continued to provide residents the Commission Scorecard,an evaluation of the elected officials' voting record as it pertains to MBU resolutions.
  9. Hosted the only city-wide commission debate leading up to the November 2022 Special Elections brought about by Commissioner Mark Samuelian’s untimely death.
  10. Hosted and provided a resolution to the City on how to target and attract tech jobs to the City, in concert with our municipal neighbors.
  11. Provided analysis and recommendations on the November 2022 ballot questions.
  12. Continued to publish monthly (or more, as needed) newsletters outlining in clear, concise language why we take the positions we do on key residents' rights issues, and why they may matter to you, (and judging by your feedback, are much appreciated by so many of you).
  13. Initiated a CMB website Interactive Mapping system which enables residents to click on a city map and see Commercial and also large scale Residential projects being started anywhere in Miami Beach. This hopefully will be fully approved by the City Commission in 2023.   The information provided will be at the start of a project and updated regularly.  Individuals will be able to learn about the progress, ask questions, make important comments, and receive feedback within a reasonable time frame.

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