In South Miami, voters are not only casting ballots for next week’s Republican presidential primary, which is already decided anyway. They will also be voting March 19 on whether or not to amend the city charter so that the city-owned property where City Hall is can be leased for more than 50 years. Today, the city can only lease its land for a maximum 50-year term.

This is connected to the redevelopment of the City Hall plaza at 6130 Sunset Drive — a 3.5-acre parcel that includes the police department and the Sylva Martin building, which houses the building and zoning department. And it’s only connected to City Hall, proponents say.

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Budgets or burpees? Diapers or disciplinary reports?

After almost a decade in the city of South Miami administration — the last two and a half as city manager — Shari Kamali will resign from her job. The official announcement will be made at Tuesday’s commission meeting.

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Voters in South Miami elected Brian Corey to serve out former Commissioner Bob Welsh‘s term after Welsh died in January. Corey beat out two other candidates: Mary Ann Ruiz and Zach Mann.

Guess those negative mailers worked.

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