Redistricting Vote Thursday 3/24, 2:30

A final redistricting vote is scheduled for Thursday, 24 March at 2:30 in City Hall.

Calls to action:

  • Submit pre-meeting comments online here:  
    • You can send many comments and there is no limitation as to their length.
    • One Grove recommends overwhelming the City with your comments.
    • Recruit your friends and neighbors to follow your example.
  • Attend the Special Commission Meeting Thursday, 24 March at 2:30 in City Hall
    • The City has issued mutually exclusive guidance regarding public comments:
    • One announcement prohibits public comments.  See here.
    • Another announcement says public comments will start at 2:30  Visit here.
    • One Grove believes overwhelming public attendance will support later legal cases, especially if public comment is prohibited.  Please attend.
  • Support the legal campaign here.  Average contribution is currently $50.
    • Thank you to those that have already contributed.

Predictions:

  • Consultant will present multiple redistricting maps...Very likely.
  • Commissioners' full attendance...Unknown.
  • Commissioners' full participation...Unknown.
  • Commissioners' vote...Unknown.
  • Public's ability to comment...Unknown.
  • Importance of this matter in the future of Miami's civic life...Critical.

Cut and Paste links follow the map.

Online comments: https://cityofmiami.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_553Y9KDOVlYkP2u

Public comment prohibition: https://miamifl.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=1182

Public comment instructions: https://www.miamigov.com/My-Government/Meeting-Calendars-Agendas-and-Comments/Public-Comment-Instructions-for-City-Commission-Boards-and-Committee-Meetings/Instructions-for-the-32422-Special-City-Commission-Meeting

GoFundMe Legal Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/KeepCoconutGroveTogether 

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