South Miami voters have development question on the March primary ballot

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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