HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-021-3420 Seat 4 Ethical Campaign and Civility Policy RESOLUTION NO. 2020-021-3420
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK AND
CITY ATTORNEY TO RESEARCH THE CITY'S ABILITY TO
ESTABLISH AN ETHICAL CAMPAIGN AND CIVILITY POLICY
FOR CANDIDATES, ELECTED, AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
DURING CITY ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council for the City of Miami Gardens (the "City")
share a commitment to improving the election process for its residents, candidates, and
both elected and appointed officials, and
WHEREAS, research conducted by the National Institute for Civil Discourse,
suggests a surge in offensive and disparaging behavior that too often dominates public
discourse amongst political adversaries and citizens alike, and
WHEREAS, women, and particularly those with protected status are increasingly
facing a climate of bullying, fear, threats and intimidation, and
WHEREAS, the current harsh environment has become challenging to those
seeking to engage in progressive activism and civil political discourse, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Katrina Wilson considers civil discourse as a
respectful exchange of different ideas, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Wilson believes the political culture of the City of
Miami Gardens can be protected, and is in favor of policy development that encourages
the City of Miami Gardens qualified Candidates, Elected, and Appointed Officials to
abide by a Ethical Campaign and Civility Policy during City Elections.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION NO 2020-021-3420
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: DIRECTING: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens hereby
directs the City Clerk and City Attorney to research the ability of the City to establish an
Ethical Campain and Civility Policy during City Elections.
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 FEBRUARY 12, 2020.
Moved by: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III
Second by: Vice Mayor Rodney Harris
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Oliver Gilbert III X (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Rodney Harris X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Reggie Leon X (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lillie Odom X (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson X (Yes) (No)
Councilman David Williams Jr. X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. X (Yes) (No)
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RESOLUTION NO 2020-021-3420
OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIO EkTAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
REVIEWED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA WILSON
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RESOLUTION NO.2020-021-3420