HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-133-2435_-_2026_Legislative_Priorities_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-133-2435
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2026
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in preparation for the 2026 State and Federal Legislative Sessions, it
is necessary for the City to establish its legislative priorities, and
WHEREAS, it is important to establish legislative priorities so that the City’s
Lobbyist can focus energy into encouraging legislation that promotes the City’s 2026
agenda, and
WHEREAS, if additional items that may be of interest to the City develop during
this session, our Lobbyist will advise City staff accordingly,
WHEREAS, Mayor Harris is recommending the Legislative Priorities that is
attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A” based upon input from various City Council
members and staff, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. APPROVAL: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens hereby
approves the 2025 Legislative Priorities for the City attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2025.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
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Resolution No. 2025-133-2435
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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