Two City of Miami Referendums Are on the August 18 Ballot. Here’s What They Mean.
In addition to candidate races, City of Miami voters will be asked to vote on two referendums during the August 18 election.
Ballot questions are not always easy to understand at first glance, so here is a closer look at what each referendum is asking.
Referendum 1: Moving City Elections to Even-Numbered Years
The first referendum asks whether City of Miami general and runoff elections should move from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years beginning in 2034 and 2036.
If approved, future City elections would be held at the same time as other statewide or countywide elections. To make that transition, the terms of City officials elected in 2031 and 2033 would be reduced from four years to three years.
A yes vote supports moving City elections to even-numbered years and shortening those transitional terms.
A no vote supports keeping the City’s current election schedule in odd-numbered years.
Why it matters: The change would determine when Miami voters elect their mayor and commissioners and whether those local races are held alongside larger state and county elections.
Referendum 2: Management of Miami Marine Stadium and Flex Park
The second referendum asks whether the City should enter into a 40-year management agreement with Global Spectrum L.P. to activate and manage events at the Historic Miami Marine Stadium and Flex Park.
Under the proposed agreement:
The City would receive 93% of gross event sales after deducting a $33,333 monthly management fee.
The City would receive 85% of sponsorship revenue.
Global Spectrum would contribute up to $10 million toward restoring the Miami Marine Stadium.
The agreement would remain in effect for 40 years.
A yes vote authorizes the City to enter into the proposed management agreement.
A no vote means the City would not enter into this particular agreement.
Why it matters: Miami Marine Stadium is a significant public property, and this proposal would shape how the site is restored, activated and managed for the next four decades. Increased event activity could also affect traffic and access along the Rickenbacker Causeway and around Virginia Key.
These referendums will appear on ballots for eligible voters who live within the City of Miami. We encourage residents to review the complete ballot language before voting and make an informed decision.
View the official City of Miami sample ballot.
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