One Grove: Keep Coconut Grove Together

  Alternative District Boundaries are possible.   They could: Unify neighborhoods previously divided Protect shared backgrounds and interests Simplify leadership burdens Anticipate growth There are many ways to get to a better future.  Some examples include: A blue-ribbon commission to re-unify neighborhoods separated by prior redistricting changes and population shifts.  City Commission workshops could help resolve questions and details.  Public information sessions throughout Miami could help all residents feel part of their City. Presented below is one of many possibilities. In this map,  Black participation is maximized for District 5,  Shenandoah is reunited,  West Grove is protected, and  Coconut Grove remains intact.

City officials have indicated that a revision the the redistricting proposal is possible. As of this writing, a revised plan has not been seen by One Grove members. One Grove is eager to receive and study the revision. A revision demonstrates the truth of One Grove’s claim that ‘Other, better options are possible.’ There is no requirement for Miami to rush through a redistricting plan. Therefore, if and when One Grove receives any revision or proposal, we will: -- distribute it to citizens and civic groups,  -- analyze the proposal and its potential effects, -- discuss the proposal carefully with stakeholders city-wide and -- form a balanced recommendation for our elected officials.  We ask of others the same consideration for ourselves and those less able to speak out. We anticipate that a revision will be presented at City Hall, 12:00 Friday 2/25. Commissioner Russell has scheduled a public meeting to discuss the plan for next Monday 2/28 and we look...

  Some have wondered if having three commissioners represent parts of Coconut Grove might be a good thing.  That's a reasonable question at first.  We thought three commissioners might be okay, but after consideration, we conclude it is not a good idea.  It is a bad idea.  These questions helped frame our thinking: Q.   Which commissioner would be accountable for the quality of life in Coconut Grove?  A.   None would be accountable.   Diluting accountability among three commissioners would ensure that none are accountable. Example: Limiting Home Depot’s footprint to its current small size saved the Grove from being overrun by heavy commercial businesses.   Making a single commissioner accountable for its effects made the Home Depot constraints possible and preserved the Grove’s quality of life. Q.   Would Grove voters have power over the other (proposed) commissioners? A1.  No.   Grove voters would not affect Di...