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Home My WebLink AboutSubmittal-Public Comments Submitted Online for the November 18, 2020 Special City Commission Meeting�..��'re. cal Cornrnrssion Meeting F U�� lic Cor°nr°nen Iover°n��°�er 18, 2020 ° 0. 00 Pub[ic Comment motero@miamigov.com Stire iumTMn�:: F � II �nTM�!:: et e Nairiin Nairiun i n a l�'u�Itnlluc � oiriinirinei nt um ess To our Miami City Commissioners, Our City Leaders should call for a Special Election so the residents can VOTE. But if you do not listen to our people who reside in the only majority -Black district in our city, and who are telling you that they want to VOTE! Then I am asking that you at least appoint this talented young professional named Michael A. Hepburn to the 2402 Distr seat, so he can work with you all to bring about the much needed changes NW ict 5 to our city. And I know it will happen with his relentless community Bald Flora 12th seat engagement/business skills; how he inspires our youth to reach for their win Aven vaca dreams; and I know Mr. Hepburn will continue to work hard for Senior ue ncy Citizens like me. Most importantly I know Mr. Hepburn will be transparent, a consensus builder, and will fight for us to hold him accountable. If you all choose to not listen to the people who are asking for you to call for a Special Election. Then I am requesting that you appoint Michael A. Hepburn to the Miami Commission because I know he will. Sincerely, Ms. Flora Baldwin City of Miami Resident 1128 Nort To all City Commissioners. I respectfully ask that you nominate Jacqui Distr hwe Collier to fill in the Disrtict 5 seat. Mrs. Collier is well respected in the D5 ict 5 Lore Dani st community, and meets the necessary requirements as an administrator to n el 7th seat represent this community well. In addition, we need a change of thinking in Aven vaca Distrct 5 and no longer wish to be represented by the old regime and their ue ncy family ties. I appreciate your understanding on this serious matter. 402 8242 Submittal -Public Comments Submitted Online for the November 18, 2020 Special City Commission Meeting First S nme e e nm ess Proverbs 20:5-6 The Message Knowing what is right is like deep water in the heart; a wise person draws from the well within. Lots of people claim to be loyal and loving, but where on earth can you find one? The consistency I have witnessed in the life of Fragois Alexandre concerning his culture and community is one of absolute dedication and strength. Not only is he qualified to be Commissioner in District 5, he has been on the forefront of serving the people in this decade fervently and with the utmost integrity. From cleaning the streets of his community to standing with victims of injustice when his own was overlooked is the hallmark of what it means to 2210 Distr be a leader in unprecedented times. His service has gone beyond the 0 ict 5 social justice of local communities into international relations and welfare Sha Shu SW seat of foreign peoples, and will continue to reach beyond political boundaries nnon pak 114t vaca uplifting the destitute and despondent locally and globally. His scope of h ncy cooperation and support crosses the lines of divisions of race, religion, ave sexual gender, culture and social disparities upholding values that have been forgotten by many in an age of corruption and civil exploitation. It is no question whether this man will faithfully hold this chair to continue to provide solace to the people in such dark and uncertain times. The New Dawn and New Beginning is an awakening that we all have the privilege to participate in as we usher in a champion of hope, courage, and commitment. Thank you, for your insight and wisdom in selecting the one candidate prepared to take the seat in wisdom, justice and responsibility ensuring a better future for all. Respectfully, 745 NW 54th Distr St, ict 5 On behalf of the Miami Workers Center and our hundreds of members in Adri Mad Mia seat District 5, we ask that there be a special election for the District 5 an riz mi, vaca commissioner seat being vacated by Keon Hardemon FL ncy 3312 7 It is unfair to the residents of Overtown to appoint a person to this seat. 555 Distr There needs to be an election for the position so residents and community NE ict 5 leaders can get to know their future leader, the person who is supposed to LaCr Fowl 30th seat have their best interests at the forefront. There is something wrong with iscia kes St re vaca this process where a resignation was submitted to be effective AFTER the et ncy election. It is disrespectful and a blatant disregard for the people and the political process. First S nme e e Nairiin Nairiun i n a F°�, ll�llnc CIoirini'u'�eiru It nm ess 295 NE I am writing to strongly urge the Commission to appoint Jacqui Colyer for Distr 82 the District 5 vacancy. Mrs. Colyer has dedicated her career to public ict 5 Carl Web St service. She has displayed resounding passion for the City of Miami and a ster Mia seat her resume and public service speaks for itself! The people want Jacqui mi Fl vaca Colyer to represent District 51 Please do not delay. Jacqui Colyer is the 3313 ncy best candidate for this position. 8 6145 1 Franck Tavernier would like to recommend Jacqui Colyer to be appointed NW City of Miami Commissioner for District 5. Jacqui Colyer's positive vision 7thA Distr and dedication to the people of District 5, will continue to improve life for Fran Tave ve ict 5 residents of this Miami district. Ms Colyer has great abilities to organize, Mia seat ck rnier unite and problem solve, all while working directly and effectively with the mi vaca great people of this District. I join with many in this district to recommend FL nay Ms Colyer be appointed commissioner, because she will work full hearted 3312 and efficiently, to continue good work in district 5 Miami. Thank You! 1646 Distr 4 Was ict 5 Ema SW Hello Commissioners, Mrs. Christine King would be a Great Candidate for hingt seat nuel 32nd the District 5 Commissioner seat. on St re vaca et ncy 1646 Distr Was 4 ict 5 Ema SW Hello Commioners, Mrs. Jacqueline Collier would be a great Candidate to ngt seat nuel 32nd be appointed for the District 5 seat. o n o St re vaca et ncy 1431 Greetings, I'm writing on behalf of Ms. Christine King. I believe her ongoing 1 exemplary contribution to the community is exactly what is needed. As the BIS Distr Founder of an afterschool program for teens, serving inner-city youths, she FRA CAY ict 5 has volunteered her time by giving back to our youths in various ways. For YAH NKLI NE seat example, Mentoring and speaking at our program to encourage productive ALIA N BLV vaca citizenships. It's not unusual for community leaders to show their faces for D ncy prompts but it is certainly unusual for them to mean and put to action what #612 they've committed to do for our youth. Thank you for this opportunity. 135 Yahalia G. Franklin Founder, Boundless & Beyond TM First S nme e e Nairiin Nairiun i n a F°�, lt�llnc CIoirini'u'�eiru It nm ess 734 NE E N Good Morning I wanted to take this time to let all the commissioners that Francois Junior Alexandre is the best candidate for this city commissions unit Distr district 5 vacancy that's available. He has dedicated his time and hard work 306 ict 5 for the people in our current hard times with COVI D 19 that has hit all our Deb Gom Mia seat communities. I have worked volunteering many times with him by passing orah ez mi vaca out amd feeding the community when a lot of people have lost jobs so Shor ncy they have food to feed their families. I am confident he will do an amazing es es job and bring a fresh new energy to Continue to fight for the community as FL a city commissioner of district 5. Thank you 3313 8 Distr ict 5 Dear City of Miami Commissioners... I am urging you all to call for a Mich Hep N/A seat Special Election and Give Us The Vote! Our Democracy and this age of ael burn vaca time demands nothing less. ncy