2024 City of Miami Special Election - August 20, 2024

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August 20, 2024 Primary Election and City of Miami Special Election - Unofficial Voter Count

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OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOT
REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTIONS NO. R-24-0154, R-24-0153, AND R-24-0180

                              
Miami Referendum 1
Referendo 1 de Miami
Referandòm 1 Miami

Charter Amendment to Eliminate Independent Auditor General and references thereto

Shall Sections 4, 20, 36, and 48 of Miami's Charter be amended to eliminate the Office of the Independent Auditor General and references thereto, such duties and responsibilities being assumed by the Office of the Independent Inspector General?

Enmienda a la Carta Constitucional para eliminar la Oficina del Auditor General Independiente y las referencias a la misma 

¿Deberán enmendarse las Secciones 4, 20, 36 y 48 de la Carta Constitucional de Miami para eliminar la Oficina del Auditor General Independiente y las referencias a la misma, de modo que la Oficina del Inspector General Independiente asuma dichos deberes y responsabilidades?

Amannman Konstitisyonèl pou Elimine Oditè Jeneral Endepandan ak referans a li menm

Èske Seksyon 4, 20, 36 ak 48 Konstitisyon Miami an dwe amande pou elimine Biwo Oditè Jeneral Endepandan an ak referans a li menm, devwa ak responsabilite sa yo ap sou kont Biwo Enspektè Jeneral Endepandan an?

• Yes/Sí/Wi                                  414
• No/No/Non                               415

Miami Referendum 2
Referendo 2 de Miami
Referandòm 2 Miami

Charter Amendment to Create the Office of the Independent Inspector General

Shall the City Charter be amended to create an Independent Office of Inspector General who shall, at a minimum, be empowered to perform investigations, audits, reviews and oversight of all City officials, employees, and departments, City funded contracts, programs, and projects for abuse, waste and mismanagement, issue subpoenas, and provide services to other City agencies and authorities, with such office’s term, powers, duties and responsibilities to be further established by ordinance?

Enmienda a la Carta Constitucional para crear la Oficina del Inspector General Independiente

¿Deberá enmendarse la Carta Constitucional de la Ciudad para crear la Oficina del Inspector General Independiente que, como mínimo, podrá realizar investigaciones, auditorías, revisiones y supervisión de todos los funcionarios, empleados y departamentos de la Ciudad, contratos, programas y proyectos financiados por la Ciudad con el fin de detectar abuso, despilfarro y mala administración, así como emitir citaciones legales y brindar servicios a otras agencias y autoridades de la Ciudad, y que el mandato, las facultades, los deberes y responsabilidades de dicha Oficina se establezcan más adelante mediante ordenanza?

Amannman Konstitisyonèl pou Kreye Biwo Enspektè Jeneral Endepandan an

Èske yo dwe amande Konstitisyon Vil la pou kreye yon Biwo Enspektè Jeneral Endepandan ki dwe, omwen, gen pouvwa pou fè envestigasyon, odit, revi ak sipèvizyon tout ofisyèl, anplwaye, ak depatman Vil la, kontra, pwogram ak pwojè Vil la finanse pou sa ki gen rapò ak abi, gaspiyaj ak move jesyon, pou li emèt manda, epi bay lòt ajans ak otorite Vil la sèvis, avèk tèm, pouvwa, devwa ak responsabilite biwo sa a ki dwe etabli aprè pa òdonans

• Yes/Sí/Wi                                  416
• No/No/Non                               417

Miami Referendum 3
Referendo 3 de Miami
Referandòm 3 Miami

Keeping installed outdoor gym equipment at Maurice A. Ferré Park

Shall the City of Miami keep already installed outdoor gym equipment like in many of our parks at the City park located at 1075 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132, also known as Maurice A. Ferré Park, to enhance recreational facilities and promote community health and fitness for all our residents?

Mantener equipos para hacer ejercicios al aire libre en el parque Maurice A. Ferré

¿Deberá la Ciudad de Miami mantener los equipos ya instalados para hacer ejercicios al aire libre, como en muchos de nuestros parques, en el parque de la Ciudad ubicado en 1075 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132, conocido también como parque Maurice A. Ferré, para mejorar las instalaciones recreativas y promover la salud y el acondicionamiento físico de todos los residentes de nuestra comunidad?

Kenbe ekipman jimnastik eksteryè ki deja enstale nan Pak Maurice A. Ferré

Èske Vil Miami dwe kenbe ekipman jimnastik eksteryè ki deja enstale nan pak Vil la ki lokalize nan 1075 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132, ke yo rele tou Maurice A. Ferré Park menm jan sa fèt nan anpil pak nou yo, pou amelyore enstalasyon lwazi ak pwomouvwa sante kominotè ak kondisyònman fizik pou tout rezidan nou yo

• Yes/Sí/Wi                                  418
• No/No/Non                               419

Election Related Resolutions

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CHARTER"), FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 20, 2024, PROPOSING, UPON APPROVAL OF THE ELECTORATE, TO REPEAL SECTION 48 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED "OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR GENERAL,” TO ELIMINATE THE OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR GENERAL (“OIAG”) AND REMOVE REFERENCES TO SAID OIAG THROUGHOUT THE CHARTER.

• R-24-0020 - Directing the City Attorney to Prepare Charter Amendment to Repeal Section 48 of the Charter - Eliminating the Office of Independent Auditor General
  
  

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH, AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“CHARTER”), KNOWN AS CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 1; AMENDING SECTION 48 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR GENERAL,” TO ELIMINATE THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR GENERAL; FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “FORM OF GOVERNMENT; NOMINATION AND ELECTION," SECTION 20 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “DIRECTORS OF DEPARTMENTS,” AND SECTION 36 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “CIVIL SERVICE,” TO REMOVE REFERENCES THERETO; CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM AND PROVIDING THAT THE CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 1 WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE PRIMARY ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 20, 2024; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOT LESS THAN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION.

• R-24-0154 - Charter Amendment - Repeal Section 48 - Eliminating the Office of Independent Auditor General

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CHARTER"), FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 20, 2024, PROPOSING, UPON APPROVAL OF THE ELECTORATE, TO ADD SECTION 52 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED "OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR GENERAL,” TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR GENERAL (“OIIG”) AND TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSE, POWERS, AND DUTIES, INCLUDING SUBPOENA POWERS, IN THE CHARTER.

• R-24-0021 - Directing the City Attorney to Prepare Charter Amendment to Add Section 52 to the Charter - Creating the Office of Independent Inspector General

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH, AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“CHARTER”), KNOWN AS CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. 2; CREATING SECTION 52 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR GENERAL,” TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR GENERAL AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS PURPOSE, POWERS, AND DUTIES; FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “FORM OF GOVERNMENT; NOMINATION AND ELECTION,” TO PROHIBIT POLITICAL INTERFERENCE; FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 20 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “DIRECTORS OF DEPARTMENTS,” TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR GENERAL BY THE CITY COMMISSION; AND FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “CIVIL SERVICE,” TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED BY THE CITY AND WORKING WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR GENERAL ARE UNCLASSIFIED; CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM AND PROVIDING THAT THE CHARTER AMENDMENT NO.2 WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE PRIMARY ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 20, 2024; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOT LESS THAN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION.

• R-24-0153 - Charter Amendment - Creating the Office of the Independent Inspector General

RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION CONCURRENT WITH THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 20, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI (“CITY”) FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING REFERENDUM BALLOT QUESTION: “SHALL THE CITY OF MIAMI KEEP ALREADY INSTALLED OUTDOOR GYM EQUIPMENT LIKE IN MANY OF OUR PARKS AT THE CITY PARK LOCATED AT 1075 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132, ALSO KNOWN AS MAURICE A. FERRÉ PARK, TO ENHANCE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR ALL OUR RESIDENTS?”; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, NOT LESS THAN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO MEET WITH THE SUPERVISOR TO NEGOTIATE A REDUCTION OF COSTS FOR PLACEMENT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI'S QUESTION ON THE AUGUST PRIMARY BALLOT; PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION.

• R-24-0180 - Ballot Question - Keeping installed outdoor Gym Equipment at Maurice A. Ferré Park

EARLY VOTING SITES AND SCHEDULE FOR THE
AUGUST 20, 2024  PRIMARY ELECTION AND CITY OF MIAMI REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION

Miami-Dade County Early Voting Sites and Schedule 

Early Voting for the August 20, 2024 Primary Election and City of Miami Referendum Special Election has been scheduled for the designated sites, dates, and times referenced below. City of Miami registered voters may choose to vote at any of the Early Voting sites on the dates and times in which they are open.   

During Early Voting you may vote at any of the Countywide Early Voting sites. For a list of Countywide Early Voting locations visit: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/elections/home.page

PLEASE NOTE THAT MIAMI CITY HALL WILL NOT BE USED AS AN EARLY VOTING SITE DUE TO ITS LIMITED CAPACITY TO HANDLE THE LARGE TURNOUT EXPECTED FOR THE AUGUST 20, 2024  STATE OF FLORIDA PRIMARY ELECTION AND CITY OF MIAMI SPECIAL ELECTION. THE HISTORIC GARAGE LOCATED ON THE SAME PROPERTY AS THE FORMER MUSEUM OF SCIENCE WILL BE USED.  ADDITIONALLY, THE LITTLE HAITI CULTURAL COMPLEX WILL BE USED INSTEAD OF THE LEMON CITY BRANCH LIBRARY DUE TO RENOVATIONS (SEE BELOW*). 

Early Voting sites located within the City of Miami include the following:

A secure ballot intake station (Vote-by-Mail Drop Box) will be available and staffed at each Early Voting location during Early Voting hours of operation.

When voting at any voting location, whether at an Early Voting site or on Election Day, be sure to bring a current and valid identification that contains your name, photograph and signature.  While it is not required that you bring your voter information card to the polling place, it will expedite your check-in process. 

For more information, please contact the City of Miami Office of the City Clerk at Clerks@miamigov.com, 305-250-5361 or http://miamigov.com/elections

Important dates and/or deadlines:

• Primary Election and City Miami Referendum Special Election: August 20, 2024

• Deadline to register to vote: July 22, 2024  (Register to Vote or update or Voter information)

• Deadline to request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot: August 8, 2024  (Request Vote-By-Mail Ballot)

• Early Voting Period: August 5, 2024 through August 18, 2024 (Early Voting Schedule and Sites)

VOTER INFORMATION FOR THE AUGUST 20, 2024
PRIMARY ELECTION AND CITY OF MIAMI REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION

Miami-Dade County Election Notice - Important Voter Information

• August 20, 2024 - Primary Election (Countywide)
• August 20, 2024 - City of Miami Referendum Special Election
  
  

Voters with Special Needs

Every voting location in Miami-Dade County meets Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards. Each one is equipped with a paper-based voting system that uses touchscreen and/or audio technology, which could help voters who have issues with their eyesight, trouble reading or disabilities

Find My Voter Information and View Voter Information Guide

• Miami-Dade County Elections Department online Voter Information Tool allows you to read your customized sample ballot, request a mail ballot, check status of your mail ballot, learn when your next election will be, where to vote on election day and make changes to our voter information. 

Voter Registration

Deadline to Register to Vote (Book Closing):

• July 22, 2024 - Deadline to register to vote for Primary Election and City of Miami Referendum Special Election that will be held on August 20, 2024

Vote Early 
There will be a Secure Ballot Intake Station (Vote-By-Mail Ballot Drop Box) available and staffed at each of the Early Voting locations during the Early Voting hours of operation.

• Primary Election and City of Miami Referendum Special Election - Early Voting: Monday, August 5, 2024  through Sunday, August 18, 2024

City of Miami registered voters may choose to vote at any of the Early Voting Sites on the dates and times in which they are open.

Vote-By-Mail Information (VBM)
Per state law, any voter who wishes to have a mail ballot sent to their home must submit their request no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day specified below. Requests may be submitted to Miami-Dade County Election's office. 

• Primary Election and City of Miami Referendum Special Election: Last day to request VBM is August 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. 

Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Department is located at  2700 NW 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172 and will be open until 5:00 p.m.

Note: A vote-by-mail ballot must be returned and received by the Supervisor of Elections no later than 7:00 p.m. (local time) on election day for the respective election, in order to be counted.

If a voter forgets to sign their vote-by-mail envelope or their signature does not match, state law allows voters the opportunity to submit an affidavit to cure their vote-by-mail ballot. The affidavit must be completed and submitted to the Miami-Dade County Elections Department, along with a copy of their identification, by 5:00 p.m. on the second day after an election.

Vote by Provisional Ballot
Provisional Ballot - A person casting a provisional ballot shall have the right to present written evidence supporting their eligibility to vote to the Supervisor of Elections by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the second day following the election.

Voter Information, Voter Information Guides, and Precinct Locator

Know where to vote - It’s important that all voters view their assigned voting location before going to the polls.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – On Election Day, polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and voters must go to their assigned voting location. Voters whose polling place are changed will be notified by mail and signage will be placed at the original location redirecting the voter to the new location, consistent with Florida Statute. 

• Precincts / Polling Place List - CITY OF MIAMI (Coming Soon)

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August 20, 2024 Primary Election

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Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board Schedule for the August 20, 2024 Election

The Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board will convene at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, 2700 NW 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172. For updated Canvassing Board schedule information, visit @MDCElections or iamelectionready.org

Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board Schedule (English, Spanish and Creole) 

City of Miami Election Notices for the August 20, 2024 Special Election