There are also at least 3 new political action committees to hide funding
It took two days because Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla was hoping to wear two of his colleagues down. But Commissioner Manolo Reyes and Chairwoman Christine King stood fast on their desire for a special election to fill the vacancy in District 2 created by Ken Russell‘s resignation to run for Congress (he lost the primary).
This election will likely take place on Feb. 27, the absolute last day it can, according to the city charter, according to City Clerk Todd Hannon and City Attorney Victoria Mendez. If it could be later, ADLP would have it later.
Some residents in Miami started getting emails this week that attempt to pre-empt people from protesting the possible upcoming appointment of a city commissioner to replace Ken Russell, who resigned to run for Congress.
Russell lost in the primary and last week changed his resignation effective date to Dec. 30. That means the commission has to decide how to fill the vacancy within 10 days. So they set a meeting for Saturday, which is the last possible day to decide between an appointment or a special election.
Commission could be split between appointment and special election
New ‘Grove’ political action committee with $47K could be related
New ‘Grove’ political action committee with $47K could be related
