Three Amigos cry about ‘outsiders’ in recall, but take lots of outside money

Three Amigos cry about ‘outsiders’ in recall, but take lots of outside money

One of the consistent complaints about the Joe Carollo recall effort from the Three Amigos on the Miami City Commission has been that it is being funded and organized by “outside interests.” People who don’t live in District 3. People who don’t live in Miami. People in Coral Gables. But Commissioners Carollo, Manolo Reyes and Alex […]

State Rep. Cindy Polo joins Elizabeth Warren campaign crew for cafecito chat

State Rep. Cindy Polo joins Elizabeth Warren campaign crew for cafecito chat

The “Cafecito con Elizabeth Warren” Saturday is really with Elizabeth Warren’s people, which now includes State Rep. Cindy Polo, who is facing a challenge of her own after her freshman term. Polo, who joined a group of female lawmakers that endorsed Warren last month, will be the keynote speaker at the Wynwood event at Gramp’s. […]

Food fight! Miami meeting promises more Joe Carollo conflict with mayor

Food fight! Miami meeting promises more Joe Carollo conflict with mayor

Even without the big “secret” city manager appointment, the meeting of Miami city commissioners Monday promises to be another battle between Commissioner Joe Carollo and his main target, Mayor Francis Suarez. Carollo is likely to denounce the way Suarez announced his manager selection — he hates being left out — and his hiring of a stand-in […]

Miami Mayor may announce new manager Monday — and its Art Noriega

Miami Mayor may announce new manager Monday — and its Art Noriega

It’s the worst kept secret in local politics: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is expected to name Miami Parking Authority Chief Executive Officer Arthur “Art” Noriega as the new city manager Monday — as Ladra first predicted more than a month ago — but probably for an interim period as they launch a national search for a […]