Miami-Dade County Commissioner Xavier Suarez – Our Town (Video Series)
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Xavier Suarez has recently taken the responsibility of addressing the citizens and residents he serves in his respective district... Read more.
Explaining the County’s Debt
Much of Miami-Dade County’s projects are funded through bond issuance. Essentially the County takes on debt by pledging future money to receive present-day funding.... Read more.
Addressing Gentrification in the West Grove
Darlene Jackson, West Grove resident: I don’t want to have my home bought out. This comment by Darlene best reflects the community’s most urgent concern: “gentrification”.... Read more.
Miami: the Holland of the Americas
“It’s not that the Netherlands is above sea level, it’s that the sea is above Netherlands level.” Why the Dutch Are Different: A Journey into the Hidden... Read more.
Cities, the County, and the Principle of Subsidiarity
Political philosophers define the “Principle of Subsidiarity” as the idea that civic matters should be handled by the least centralized authority –... Read more.
Time for an Update on the SMART Plan
When talking about the SMART plan, the first thing you need to realize is that, beyond being ambitious, it is also multi-dimensional. By that I mean that each component... Read more.
The Grandeur of Grand Avenue
Grand Avenue is one of the most significant corridors in the Historic Village of Coconut Grove. It begins on South Dixie Highway and heads east to McFarlane, where... Read more.
Where we are on Wastewater
It is very likely that everyone who heard Mayor Gimenez’ State of the County Address was mystified when he revealed that he wanted the county to transfer reclaimed... Read more.
Commissioner Xavier L. Suarez on the Coconut Grove Playhouse
I have shepherded the Coconut Grove Playhouse for six years now, and am happy that most of the elements of a restoration are agreed upon. The site plan designed... Read more.
More Trolleys, Not Accordion Buses
At the corner of a street in the cities of Miami, Miami Beach, and Coral Gables, someone is hopping onto a brightly colored trolley that is fare-free on their trip... Read more.