Mayor Carlos Gimenez’s dual role on MDX board hasn’t panned out

Mayor Carlos Gimenez’s dual role on MDX board hasn’t panned out

When Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez and Commissioner Audrey Edmonson made themselves members of the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority early last year — convincing colleagues to appoint them rather than citizens, as they had traditionally done — there was talk about making MDX toll funds available to build rail for the SMART plan. That was the whole idea, […]

Carlos Gimenez taps commissioner to block return of 1/2 penny funds?

Carlos Gimenez taps commissioner to block return of 1/2 penny funds?

Is a Miami-Dade county commissioner intentionally delaying the removal of the half-penny People Transportation Plan sales tax from the general operational budget? And is he, or she, doing it on behalf of Mayor Carlos Gimenez? That’s what it looks like. It’s been more than a month since the Citizens Independent Transportation Trust, a 15-member body created […]

Donna Shalala is snubbed; missing on Obama’s FL endorsements list

Donna Shalala is snubbed; missing on Obama’s FL endorsements list

President Barack Obama release his “second wave” of endorsements early Monday afternoon. “Today, I’m proud to endorse even more Democratic candidates who aren’t just running against something, but for something—to expand opportunity for all of us and to restore dignity, honor, and compassion to public service,” tweeted the president, who gave his first wave of […]

3 reasons why Carlos Gimenez will jack his salary: Pension, Suarez, mo’ money

3 reasons why Carlos Gimenez will jack his salary: Pension, Suarez, mo’ money

There seems to be some question as to whether or not Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez  is going to actually increase his own salary. While county commissioners approved a budget Thursday that maxes it out at $250,000 — which is $100K more than he makes right now — Gimenez was coy with the media about whether […]

Termed out Mayor Carlos Gimenez gives self undeserved 70% pay raise

Termed out Mayor Carlos Gimenez gives self undeserved 70% pay raise

When was the last time you got a six figure raise? Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez gets a $100,000-a-year raise, nearly doubling his salary to $250,000-a-year beginning in October, because, well, because he can. As strong mayor, he is his own boss and can apparently decide to give himself a raise whenever he wants. No performance evaluation. […]

Coral Gables manager Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark quits job in battle with chief

Coral Gables manager Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark quits job in battle with chief

After a series of major missteps, a protracted and seemingly personal battle with the popular police and several threats, both public and private, to quit her job, Coral Gables City Manager Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark resigned Monday after almost four years at the helm of the City Beautiful. Police Chief Ed Hudak wins. And it seems Commissioner Mike Mena is […]

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