Only Miami-Dade County has the ability to authorize the installation of traffic-calming devices like speed humps and roundabouts. I often get complaints about cars speeding in our neighborhoods. Many residents, as a result, want to see the installation of such impediments. But everyone gets frustrated when I tell them no cities, including Miami Shores and […]
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Oct
Oct
Average daily water levels are rising along with the oceans. As a result, high tides are reaching higher and extending further inland than in the past. King Tides preview how sea level rise will affect coastal communities. As time goes by, the water level reached now during a King Tide will be the water level […]
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Oct
Oct
The city of North Miami takes seriously the safety of our community. With the war in Israel getting worse, city leaders are working with the Miami-Dade Office Of Emergency Management (OEM) around the clock. Additionally, our Police Chief, Cherise Gause, participated in a statewide call with The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The following […]
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Oct
Oct
Building on my recent trip oversees, I’m excited to announce my year-long series of events: Celebrating West Africa! Some events will be in-person. Others online. Among the topics: Doing Business, Art Shows, West African authors, medicine, the environment, and…my favorite…food & beer. Our guests will include merchants and officials both local & from the motherland. […]
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Oct
Oct
Curl up with a spooky tale & celebrate Halloween! All of our Little Libraries have been stocked with ghostly titles and you can get one for FREE! Take a book, leave a book. Scan the QR code for locations or visit https://www.northmiamifl.gov/1246/Coxies-Army-Haunted-Book-Hideaway This is a project I initiated to celebrate my favorite holiday, encourage reading, and promote our […]
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Sep
Sep
ONGOING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES Sunday, October 1 through Friday, October 6, 2023 Performing concrete, signal work and paving along West Dixie Highway and along NE 125 Street Continuing work at the Five Points Park Signalization work on West Dixie Highway and NE 125 Street; and along NE 123 Street and West Dixie Highway Installing sidewalk throughout the […]
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Sep
Sep
The city’s annual budget process recently concluded. Our budget for 2023/24 totaled $85 million. I’m excited that I managed to secure a few things for District 1: $325,000 for the renovation of three Keystone pump stations (Croton Road, Hibiscus Road, Banyan Road) $30,000 for new native planting at the Arch Creek East Preserve $90,000 for […]
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Sep
Sep
NEW UPDATE as of SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 – Unfortunately, FDOT won’t have the intersection of NE 135 Street and 16 Avenue finished by mid-October. That’s when they told me in late August that the road could be opened. But the good news is that I’m in touch with them weekly. Here’s the update we received […]
For over two years, the intersection of NE 16 Avenue and NE 135 Street has been under construction by FDOT and Miami-Dade County. Roads have been narrowed. 16th Avenue has been closed to North-and-Southbound traffic. It’s been chaos for the area. Because NE 16 Avenue is abutted to the east by the FEC railway tracks […]
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Sep
Sep
A resident noted months ago that roof repairs were needed for our buildings at Enchanted Forest Park. Since then, city staff and I have finally managed to find funding for these items. On July 11th, the city council approved $48,000 for the re-roofing of the entire community center. The work is to be finished by the end of […]