Commissioner Kionne McGhee, who represents a suburban district in South Miami-Dade that has some of the county's highest concentrations of poverty, said Friday he'll ask for a special meeting to undo past funding votes to cover local expenses for the seven soccer matches scheduled for Hard Rock Stadium next summer.
In a surprise vote Tuesday, county commissioners set a December date for preliminary approval of a site for building an incinerator plant for burning about half of Miami-Dade's garbage - trash that's currently being sent by truck and train to landfills as far away as Central Florida. Like the old incinerator in Doral that was shut down by a fire in early 2023, the new "waste-to-energy" facility would burn trash to create electricity.
Stretching 20 miles along US-1 down to Florida City, Metro Express will run on a dedicated lane protected by gate arms and prioritized during rush hour, to ensure an efficient and safe ride from beginning to end. At the heart of the new Metro Express service are 14 new signature BRT stations, which offer amenities such as air-conditioned waiting areas to provide comfort and protection from the elements, a modern design with ample shade, bike friendly boarding and storage, water fountains, free Wi-Fi,
Commissioner Kionne McGhee has expressed concerns over Miami-Dade's budget, indicating that the approval of $46 million for World Cup expenses needs to be reconsidered as funding for local nonprofits falls short.
It was unfortunate that yesterday's meeting escalated the way it did when people were there simply to make their voices heard. Public input is an essential part of an accessible, accountable local government and as elected officials we should encourage all residents to exercise their right to participate.
