Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Public Comments Submitted Online for the February 7, 2022 Special City Commission MeetingSpecial Commission Report - Final Special Commission Meeting Public Comment - February 7, 2021 February 7th, 2022, 3:55 p.m. EST Public Comment motero@miamigov.com First Name Last Name Street Address Agenda Item Public Comment 3164 Mary Keep all of Coconut Grove in one district SP - Special William Munroe Street Coconut Remove the upper northeast end of district 7 if Grove Meeting needed Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into D1.1 11436 multiple sections, thereby diluting our Discussion - community voice in future elections. I would 4055 Bonita Redistricting of not support any elected official who votes for Nancy Ney Avenue City this action. Further, I would not support said Commission officials in any future elections . I am a Districts resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. Nancy Ney Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the D1.1 11436 existing Coconut Grove voting district into Discussion - multiple sections, thereby diluting our 1745 Tigertail Redistricting of Sven Stumbauer community voice in future elections. I would Ave, Miami, FL City not support any elected official who votes for Commission this action. Further, I would not support said Districts officials in any future elections. . Thank you for considering my position. D1.1 11436 Please do not divide Coconut Grove in the Discussion - redistricting process. Coconut Grove has been a Redistricting of Susan Silver 3400 Oak Ave cohesive community longer than any other part City of Miami. DO NOT DIVIDE US .... We are a Commission cohesive community!! Districts 1. Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant D1.1 11436 community: It has come to my attention that 4140 Poinciana Discussion - the Miami City Commission is contemplating William Ross Ave Miami, FL. Redistricting of redistricting City Commission Districts by 33133 City separating the historical city of Coconut Grove Commission into different districts, The city of Coconut Districts Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that 11467 Submittal -Public Comments Submitted Online for the February 7, 2022 Special City Commission Meeting james kishlar Sven Stumbauer Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant community and that the West, South, Center and North Grove should not be separated into different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in anyway. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. 1. Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant community: It has come to my attention that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant community and that the West, South, Center and North Grove should not be separated into different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in anyway. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of D1.1 11436 the South Grove Neighborhood Association: 1 Discussion - vote and pay taxes. 2. Let's not dilute our 3505 wildwood Redistricting of community voice: Please be advised that I am cr City VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Commission Split the existing Coconut Grove voting district Districts into multiple sections, thereby diluting our community voice in future elections. I would not support any elected official who votes for this action. Further, I would not support said officials in any future elections . I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. 3. Just say no to dividing a community into separate commission districts: I am strongly against Coconut Grove being divided into two or more city commission districts. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. James Kishlar 1745 Tigertail D1.1 11436 1. Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant Ave, Miami, FL Discussion - community: It has come to my attention that 33133 ilaria Pezzatini 4064 LOQUAT AVE Katherina Komisarjevsky 4288 Lennox Drive Redistricting of the Miami City Commission is contemplating City redistricting City Commission Districts by Commission separating the historical city of Coconut Grove Districts into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant community and that the West, South, Center, and North Grove should not be separated into different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in anyway. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. Against Redistricting Coconut Grove Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant community: It has come to my attention that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to D1.1 11436 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Discussion - Miami. I strongly believe that Coconut Grove Redistricting of remains a cohesive and vibrant community and City that the West, South, Center and North Grove Commission should not be separated into different Districts commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in any way. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Against Redistricting Coconut Grove 1. Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant community: It has come to my attention that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the SP - Special settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that Meeting Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant community and that the West, South, Center and North Grove should not be separated into different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in anyway. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner. I vote and pay taxes. Against Redistricting Coconut Grove 1. Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant community: It has come to my attention that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut D1.1 11436 Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the Discussion - settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that 4288 Lennox Katherina Komisarjevsky Redistricting of Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant Drive CityCoconut community and that the West, South, Center Commission and North Grove should not be separated into Districts different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in anyway. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner. I vote and pay taxes. As a long time Coconut Grove resident, I implore you, our City Officials, to not divide Coconut Grove in the redistricting process. D1.1 11436 Coconut Grove has been a cohesive community Discussion - longer than any other part of Miami. There is a Anthony Vinciguerra 3325 es Redistrictinf clear desire on behalf of Grove residents to AvenCharlue City remain a unified district - commissioners who Commission support the division of the Grove will be acting Districts against the voters will. Please listen to your current, and future, constituents. Anthony Vinciguerra As a resident of Coconut Grove, I wholeheartedly believe that the proposed City Redistricting will damage the cohesive and 3635 St SP - Special historical neighborhood we Grovites cherish. Shareef Malnik Gaudens Rd, Please do not allow the dilution of the most Miami, FI 33133 Meeting historic neighborhood and village in South Florida. Sincerely, Shareef Malnik (Shareef@theforge.com) 2625 St Gaudens Rd Miami, FL 33133 Coconut Grove cannot be allowed to be spilt up South Le Jeune SP - Special between different Commissioners. The Grove CORINNA LEVINE Road Meeting community must be represented and under the accountability of a single City Commissioner. Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant D1.1 11436 community: It has come to my attention that Discussion - the Miami City Commission is contemplating 3900 PARK AVE, Redistricting of redistricting City Commission Districts by ADRIANA VILLA Miami fl 33133 City separating the historical city of Coconut Grove Commission into different districts, The city of Coconut Districts Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant community and that the West, South, Center and North Grove should not be separated into different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in anyway. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant community: It has come to my attention that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the D1.1 11436 settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that Discussion - Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant Redistricting of Kurt Wagner 4151 Park Ave community and that the West, South, Center City and North Grove should not be separated into Commission different commission districts as this would not Districts be beneficial for the population in anyway. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant community: It has come to my attention that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the D1.1 11436 settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that Discussion - Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant 4100 El Prado Redistricting of Ian Reiss community and that the West, South, Center Boulevard City and North Grove should not be separated into Commission different commission districts as this would not Districts be beneficial for the population in anyway. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. D1.1 11436 Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant Cindy Snyder 3980 Hardie Ave Discussion - community: I am vehemently opposed to any Redistricting of plan that would SPLIT the existing Coconut City Grove voting district into multiple, two or more Commission City Commission Districts. (Amazingly despite Districts the poor noticing of this matter this agenda item has come to my attention. i.e. It has come to my attention and that of other community members, that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by splitting the historic city of Coconut Grove into multiple different Commission Districts. The city of Coconut Grove dates back to 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Miami. Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant community; the West, Center, Business area, North and South Grove sections should not be separated into different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in any way. The interest of the people of Coconut Grove must prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. This process must take place in a suitably noticed fashion. Initially a date in March was published for a decision to be made with discussions to begin and take place over a prior period of time. The time table to allow for sufficient noticing of the public. Calling for input over several meetings with a redistricting decision to be made at the conclusion of the process. Abruptly this process was abandoned, replaced by an inadequately noticed meeting to include voting on the important matter. To proceed with procedure in this fashion, is both INAPPROPIATE and UNETHICAL. Coconut Grove is a distinct and cohesive community and is older than the City of Miami. D1.1 11436 Redistricting it would harm our community's 3564 St. Discussion - ability to promote for a better neighborhood. Mary Redistricting of Seabrook Gaudens Rd., As a fourth generation resident of Coconut Munroe Miami, 33133 City Grove and great granddaughter of Commodore Commission Ralph Munroe, sometimes known as the Districts "Founder of Coconut Grove" I oppose any effort to split up Coconut Grove. Thank you. Coconut Grove is the oldest community in South Florida. It is five years older than the City Marlene 3066 Erven SP - Special of Miami. I am opposed to redistricting and Washington St Meeting especially not having a voice in this effort. Shame on you commissioners. D1.1 11436 Coconut Grove is the oldest neighborhood in 3530 Saint Discussion - the City of Miami. It was an independent city Gaudens Court Redistricting of before it was annexed by the City of Miami in Charles Munroe Coconut Grove, City 1925 against the wishes of most of the citizen of FL 33133 Commission the Grove. Splitting the Grove into separate Districts districts will further erode the unique character Walter John rita Walter Ringwald 3940 Utopia Ct Kominoski 2740 SW 28th Terrace, #708, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 kritcher 3866 main hwy 4145 El Prado Gibson Blvd Miami FL 33133 of our community, and make it more difficult to coordinate support for Grove issues via multiple commissioners. I strongly urge the commission to resist the power grab and to redistrict such that ALL of the Grove stays in District 2. Coconut Grove is unique, in Miami, in the US and in the World. Its unique features are admired and well-known all over. By definition and because of its specificity, and specific needs, Coconut Grove needs to keep its unity and be defended, preserved, saved - especially at a time when environment preservation is a first priority, when uniformity sadly becomes D1.1 11436 more and more the norm, and when so much Discussion - needs to be done to preserve beauty, history, Redistricting of trees, ecosystems, cohesion. It is a duty. I am City very concerned and opposed about the Commission possibility that Coconut Grove will be divided Districts into two or more city commission districts. Coconut Grove is a strong, cohesive community with a highly engaged and active population of voters, and it is one of only three neighborhoods in the City of Miami with the designation of Neighborhood Conservation District.. Coconut Grove should not be divided, nor the power of its voters diluted. Coconut Grove is where Miami was born. It is a diverse and progressive community that cares about all people, our environment, and our neighborhood community. If you live here, you D1.1 11436 understand what it means to be a Grovite. Discussion - Redistricting is a major challenge in America Redistricting of today. It is not a fair way of retaining City communities, and it has been shown to Commission enhance political divisions and extremes. We Districts don't want that to happen to our home. Coconut Grove is our home. Thank you for your time. Vote with your heart and your conscience. D1.1 11436 Discussion - Redistricting of Do not divide Coconut Grove in the redistricting City process. Commission Districts D1.1 11436 Discussion - Don't divide the community of Coconut Grove. Redistricting of And give the voters an opportunity to study and City comment on the proposed changes to the Commission districts. Districts Greetings Commissioners:!sEP1SE_P,' As you continue to make decisions as it relates to the redistricting of City Commission Districts, it is D1.1 11436 important to keep traditional communities such Discussion - as Coconut Grove together, and that there is 3060 ELIZABETH Redistricting of equity in the repopulation of the Districts. Miriam Wedderburn STREET City Further, it is imperative that the public have Commission access to redistricting plans, and are afforded Districts the opportunity to participate in the plan selection process at public hearings, meetings, etc. prior to approval of the final plan. Miriam Wedderburn Greetings Commissioners:'SEPTSEP' As you continue to make decisions as it relates to the redistricting of City Commission Districts, it is important to keep traditional communities such as Coconut Grove together, and that there is 3060 ELIZABETH SP - Special equity in the repopulation of the Districts. MIRIAM WEDDERBURN STREET Meeting Further, it is imperative that the public have access to redistricting plans, and are afforded the opportunity to participate in the plan selection process at public hearings, meetings, etc. prior to approval of the final plan. Miriam Wedderburn D1.1 11436 Greetings! Our community is over 100 years 2431 Tigertail Discussion - old. We are a community. Our interests should Redistricting of Augusta Neal Ave Miami, FL be aligned. That will best be achieved by staying 33133 City together in an electoral district. Thank you for Commission your consideration. Augusta Neal Districts Having lived in several different sectors of coconut grove, it is important to me that we do D1.1 11436 not redistrict and segregate different parts of Discussion - the grove. It's an identity to all of us who live Redistricting of here and that it what makes living in the grove Amber Sreenan 2987 Bird Ave City special. If it is a matter of resources then the Commission better option is to make this an inclusive Districts process where grovites come together and come up with a resolution to stop this. I volunteer. I Just say no to dividing a community into separate commission districts: WE ARE A HAPPY FAMILY. When ride our bikes throughout D1.1 11436 the neighborhood, people know you... people Discussion - salute each other. We have neighborhood block Maria 2255 Redistricting of Abello parties. The original Bahamians from the West Cristina overbrooke City Grove built with their own hands our first Commission homes, the Barnacle, the historic Coconut Districts Grove Playhouse. Center Grove is the heart of the Community, North Grove and its charming low key, (even if being inundated by massive Carolyn Katrina Louis Susan Donaldson Morris Dessaint James Susan Cote concrete houses that have nothing to do with its quaint atmosphere), its united. Neighbors know each other, help each other and this goes to the South Grove as well. I am strongly against Coconut Grove being divided into two or more city commission districts. D1.1 11436 MACEDONIA Discussion - I STRONGLY OPPOSE THE DIVISION OF MISSIONARY Redistricting of COCONUT GROVE AND SPECIFICALLY WEST BAPTIST City GROVE AS PART OF ANY PROPOSED CHURCH - 3515 Commission REDISTRICTING. DOUGLAS ROAD Districts I am a resident of District 2, which has recently been singled out for redistricting after the results of the census. While I agree that District 2 may need to be divided into additional districts, I believe that two additional Commissioners should be added, rather than splitting up District 2 and adding voters to the remaining four Commissioners, the district should be divided into three distinct and D1.1 11436 homogeneous districts to be divided by 4130 Lybyer Discussion - causeways as natural dividing lines, ultimately Redistricting of Ave, Coconut adding two additional Commissioners. District 2 Grove, FL 33133 City A - Northernmost border of District 2 to the Commission MacArthur Causeway (395) District 2 B - 395 to Districts the Rickenbacker Causeway District 2 C - Richenbacker Causeway to the Southermost border These are three distinct cohesive neighborhood areas. Furthermore, I request that the Commission not take action on redistricting until the voting public has had the opportunity to review the proposed changes and provide inquiry and feedback on such plans. Thank you, Katrina Morris D1.1 11436 Discussion - 1 Grove Isle Redistricting of I am against changing any district. Drive #102 City Commission Districts D1.1 11436 Discussion - 3848 Main Redistricting of I am against redistricting in Coconut Grove. Highway 33133. City Commission Districts I am commenting on the proposal for the 2927 SW 30th SP - Special redistricting of District 2 and am against it. As Court Meeting 30 year Coconut Grove residents, both my husband and I do not believe District 2 should be split into muliple districts with different commissioners representing us. I believe Coconut Grove residents should have a vote in regards to any gerrymandering that may be put in place. So for the record, two 30 year Grove residents are against dividing up District 2. Thank you for reading. D1.1 11436 Discussion - Redistricting of I am opposed to any redistricting of coconut Roy Mathew 3837 loquat ave City grove Commission Districts D1.1 11436 1 am opposed to the redistricting plan that Discussion - would divide Coconut Grove. We are a 3164 Mary Redistricting of Irene Munroe community that should remain as one district Street city y only. We are proud citizens who remain loyal to Commission our history and do not wish to be divided. Districts I am vehemently opposed to the redistricting D1.1 11436 plans the Commissioners are talking about for Discussion - the Grove! From what I can tell we are united 3821 La Playa Redistricting of in opposition to this, throughout the Grove. My Marcia Proctor Blvd. 33133 City spouse and I have lived here since 2001, and Commission recent changes seem to imply that we no longer Districts have a voice, in matters that affect us maximally! I am very concerned about the possibility that Coconut Grove will be divided into two or more city commission districts. Coconut Grove has a D1.1 11436 rich history as the place where Miami started. It Discussion - is a strong, cohesive community with a highly 3181 Hibiscus Redistricting of Jamila Stephens and active population of voters, and it Street Cit yengaged is one of only three neighborhoods in the City of Commission Miami with the designation of Neighborhood Districts Conservation District.. Coconut Grove should not be divided, nor the power of its voters diluted. I am very concerned about the possibility that Coconut Grove will be divided into two or more city commission districts. Coconut Grove has a D1.1 11436 rich history as the place where Miami started. It Discussion - is a strong, cohesive community with a highly 3181 Hibiscus Redistricting of John Stephens and active population of voters, and it Street Cit yengaged is one of only three neighborhoods in the City of Commission Miami with the designation of Neighborhood Districts Conservation District.. Coconut Grove should not be divided, nor the power of its voters diluted. 3181 Hibiscus D1.1 11436 1 am very concerned about the possibility that Dora Stephens Street Discussion - Coconut Grove will be divided into two or more Michael Sylvia David Lynn Redistricting of city commission districts. Coconut Grove has a City rich history as the place where Miami started. It Commission is a strong, cohesive community with a highly Districts engaged and active population of voters, and it is one of only three neighborhoods in the City of Miami with the designation of Neighborhood Conservation District.. Coconut Grove should not be divided, nor the power of its voters diluted. I am very strongly OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into multiple sections, thereby diluting our community voice in future elections. This is a small area, all sections functionally overlap- ie 3986 Park Drive in its everyday use by Grove homeowners I SP - Special Miller Coconut Grove, would not support any elected official who FL 33133 Meeting votes for this action. Further, I would not support said officials in any future elections . I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. 1 completely disagree with distracting. It is not a D1.1 11436 time to divide but unite the district on pending 2301 TEQUESTA Discussion - development issues to our village and Redistricting of Rossi-Montero LN , Miami, FL community. This is no need to add an extra seat 33133 City at the table for another opinion to create more Commission discord and conflict to the existing community Districts unit. I have been a resident of Coconut Grove since 1982. 1 am concerned about the prospect that D1.1 11436 our historic district maybe divided. I speak for Discussion - many and am opposed to changing the 3 Grove Isle Redistricting of character of Coconut Grove and this important Schaecter Drive, apt. City and unique district. What do I need to do so Miami, FL 33113333 Commission that the elected officials consider my voice and Districts those of others who strongly oppose redistricting? David Schaecter, 3 Grove Isle Drive, Apt. 310, Miami, FL 33133 D1.1 11436 2542 Swanson Discussion - I have lived in Coconut Grove most of my life. I Redistricting of FECTEAU ave Coconut am TOTALLY AGAINST splitting up Coconut Grove FI 33133 City Grove. Lynn fecteau Commission Districts D1.1 11436 Discussion - I oppose the redistricting of Coconut Grove, Redistricting ing of Wall 2801 Florida Ave especially as this decision has not allowed for City sufficient participation of Grove residents. Commission Districts D1.1 11436 I strongly object to redistricting Coconut Grove. 4152 Battersea Discussion - It needs to remain intact as a community. We Redistricting of Christine Davies rd Coconut don't want to be a community divided. No Grove, FI 33133 City decisions should be made without the Commission consensus of the community. Districts D1.1 11436 3638 St. Discussion - I strongly object to splitting Coconut Grove. Gaudens Rd Redistricting of Roger Wells Coconut Grove has a long history and should Miami, FL, City not be split. 33166 Commission Districts I wish to express my opposition to the proposed redistricting of the Coconut Grove area. The Grove is a unique and very different section of the city of Miami and should be allowed to maintain their separate district. I think that D1.1 11436 those who wish to change this must have Discussion - undisclosed motives, such as the desire to 4039 Crawford Redistricting of rezone for high rise buildings and break up the Joseph Shea Ave City lucrative property tax base, for instance. I have Commission been a resident and property owner in Coconut Districts Grove since 1972. 1 moved here for precisely the character and ambiance that certain people are now trying to change. Those who are for redistricting will be suspected of ulterior motives and the voters will not react kindly. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. D1.1 11436 2740 SW 28th Discussion - I would like for the Grove to remain intact as a Terrace #708 Redistricting of community and without gerrymandering to Gary Person Coconut Grove, City effect a dilution of our community's impact on FL 33133 Commission our governance. Districts Lata Monte Thomas I would like to express my strong opposition against Coconut Grove being divided into two D1.1 11436 or more city commission districts. I would not Discussion - support any elected official who votes for this 3837 Loquat Redistricting of action. Further, I would not support said Ave City officials in any future elections . I am a Commission resident, homesteaded property owner and Districts member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thanks, Lata Thomas 3475 South Lichtiger Moorings Way Coconut Grove, FL 33133 D1.1 11436 Discussion - Redistricting of City Commission Districts Scott Siegel 4288lennox D1.1 11436 I'm opposed to the redistricting project that involves Coconut Grove. It has come to my attention that the Miami City Kelly Clark drive Discussion - Commission is contemplating redistricting City Redistricting of Commission Districts by separating the City historical city of Coconut Grove into different Commission districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to Districts 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant community and that the West, South, Center and North Grove should not be separated into different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in any way. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. It has come to my attention that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the settlement of D1.1 11436 Miami. I strongly believe that Coconut Grove Discussion - remains a cohesive and vibrant community and 4181 Pamona Redistricting of that the West, South, Center and North Grove Ave, Miami City should not be separated into different 33133 Commission commission districts as this would not be Districts beneficial for the population in anyway. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. John Snyder 3980 Hardie Ave It has come to my attention that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to D1.1 11436 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Discussion - Miami. I strongly believe that Coconut Grove Redistricting of remains a cohesive and vibrant community and City that the West, South, Center and North Grove Commission should not be separated into different Districts commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in anyway. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. It is important that neighborhoods remain 409 Viscaya SP - Special intact and are not divided according to a Frances Maclntyre Avenue Meeting political agenda. Please keep Coconut Grove in one piece. It was an enormous travesty that the Village of Coconut Grove was illegally annexed out of D1.1 11436 existence and made a neighborhood of the City Discussion - of Miami in 1925. Now there seems to be an Harry Gottlieb 3629 Grand Ave. Redistricting of effort by Commissioners outside of D-2 to once #410 City again decimate Coconut Grove by forgoing it's Commission historical significance and slicing it up for their Districts own benefit. This must not be allowed to take place. Shame on them for even considering this act of disrespect. Let's not dilute our community voice: I am strongly opposed to any plan that would split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into D1.1 11436 multiple sections, thereby diluting our Discussion - community voice in future elections. I would Bentley Rubinstein 3865 Park Ave Redistricting of not support any elected official who votes for City this action. Further, I would not support said Commission officials in any future elections. I am a resident, Districts homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. Let's not dilute our community voice: Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into multiple sections, D1.1 11436 thereby diluting our community voice in future Discussion - elections. I would not support any elected Grant Sheehan 3741 De Gar Redistricting of official who votes for this action. Further, I Lane Lane City would not support said officials in any future Commission elections. I am a resident, homesteaded Districts property owner, and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. Grant Sheehan My husband and I are strongly opposed to redistricting the Grove, which seems a blatant attempt to redistribute perceived power for D1.1 11436 political aims which do not meet the needs of 3507 Saint Discussion - the people you serve. The Grove does include Jennifer Beber Gaudens Road Redistricting of many disparate groups, but we are united by Miami, FL 33133 City our love of this community and have much Commission more in common with each other than with Districts neighboring areas, particularly across US1. The Grove is the oldest community in the county and should not be split up unless we, the Raymond Robinson voters, request it. And we haven'tM! My letter is AGAINST REDISTRICTING. i understand that Joe Carollo said: "The southern part is very different from the center, which is different from the north. I'm not even including the Bahamian Grove." Actually each street has its own character.... This thinking doesn't make sense because does ALL of the North Grove think alike, does ALL of the South Grove think alike, does ALL of the Center Grove and Bahamian Grove think alike? of course not.... .... That's what makes a community - all different thoughts, people, etc. ...if we all thought the same thing we would all marry the same person, eat the same food, have no personality at all. Again, if you did what Joe Carollo said them this thinking would be the premise of All districts throughout the City .... why stop with Coconut Grove? you would end us with hundreds of "little districts" that we all alike .... or so you think? DON'T TEAR OUR COMMUNITY APART.....we are over 100 years old and going strong... 1. Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant community: It has come 3895 Park Av to my attention that the Miami City Commission Coconut Grove SP - Special is contemplating redistricting City Commission 33133 Meeting Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant community and that the West, South, Center and North Grove should not be separated into different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in any way. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. 2. Let's not dilute our community voice: Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into multiple sections, thereby diluting our community voice in future elections. I would not support any elected official who votes for this action. Further, I would not support said officials in any future elections . I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Suzy Robinson Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. 3. Just say no to dividing a community into separate commission districts: I am strongly against Coconut Grove being divided into two or more city commission districts. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. -- Ray Robinson, Park Avenue, Coconut Grove South Grove Neighborhood Association My letter is AGAINST REDISTRICTING. i understand that Joe Carollo said: "The southern part is very different from the center, which is different from the north. I'm not even including the Bahamian Grove." Actually each street has its own character.... This thinking doesn't make sense because does ALL of the North Grove think alike, does ALL of the South Grove think alike, does ALL of the Center Grove and Bahamian Grove think alike? of course not.... .... That's what makes a community - all different thoughts, people, etc. ...if we all thought the same thing we would all marry the same person, eat the same food, have no personality at all. Again, if you did what Joe Carollo said them this thinking would be the premise of All districts throughout the D1.1 11436 City .... why stop with Coconut Grove? you would 3895 Park Ave Discussion - end us with hundreds of "little districts" that we Redistricting of all alike .... or so you think? DON'T TEAR OUR Coconut Grove City COMMUNITY APART.....we are over 100 years 33133 Commission old and going strong... 1. Coconut Grove is Districts a cohesive and vibrant community: It has come to my attention that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant community and that the West, South, Center and North Grove should not be separated into different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in any way. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. 2. Let's Suzy Robinson not dilute our community voice: Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into multiple sections, thereby diluting our community voice in future elections. I would not support any elected official who votes for this action. Further, I would not support said officials in any future elections . I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. 3. Just say no to dividing a community into separate commission districts: I am strongly against Coconut Grove being divided into two or more city commission districts. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. -- Suzy Robinson, Park Avenue, Coconut Grove South Grove Neighborhood Association My letter is AGAINST REDISTRICTING. i understand that Joe Carollo said: "The southern part is very different from the center, which is different from the north. I'm not even including the Bahamian Grove." Actually each street has its own character.... This thinking doesn't make sense because does ALL of the North Grove think alike, does ALL of the South Grove think alike, does ALL of the Center Grove and Bahamian Grove think alike? of course not.... .... That's what makes a community - all different thoughts, people, etc. ...if we all thought the same thing we would all marry the 3895 Park same person, eat the same food, have no SP - Special personality at all. Again, if you did what Joe Avenue Coconut Grove 33133 Meeting Carollo said them this thinking would be the premise of All districts throughout the City .... why stop with Coconut Grove? you would end us with hundreds of "little districts" that we all alike .... or so you think? DON'T TEAR OUR COMMUNITY APART.....we are over 100 years old and going strong... 1. Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant community: It has come to my attention that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that Coconut Grove remains a cohesive Raymond Robinson and vibrant community and that the West, South, Center and North Grove should not be separated into different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in any way. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. 2. Let's not dilute our community voice: Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into multiple sections, thereby diluting our community voice in future elections. I would not support any elected official who votes for this action. Further, I would not support said officials in any future elections . I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. 3. Just say no to dividing a community into separate commission districts: I am strongly against Coconut Grove being divided into two or more city commission districts. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. -- Suzy Robinson, Park Avenue, Coconut Grove South Grove Neighborhood Association My letter is AGAINST REDISTRICTING. i understand that Joe Carollo said: "The southern part is very different from the center, which is different from the north. I'm not even including the Bahamian Grove." Actually each street has its own character.... This thinking doesn't make sense because does ALL of the North Grove D1.1 11436 think alike, does ALL of the South Grove think 3895 Park Discussion - alike, does ALL of the Center Grove and Redistricting of Bahamian Grove think alike? of course not.... Avenue Coconut City .... That's what makes a community - all Grove, 33133 Commission different thoughts, people, etc. ...if we all Districts thought the same thing we would all marry the same person, eat the same food, have no personality at all. Again, if you did what Joe Carollo said them this thinking would be the premise of All districts throughout the City .... why stop with Coconut Grove? you would end us with hundreds of "little districts" that we all alike .... or so you think? DON'TTEAR OUR Debbie COMMUNITY APART.....we are over 100 years old and going strong... 1. Coconut Grove is a cohesive and vibrant community: It has come to my attention that the Miami City Commission is contemplating redistricting City Commission Districts by separating the historical city of Coconut Grove into different districts, The city of Coconut Grove dates to 1873 many years prior to the settlement of Miami. I strongly believe that Coconut Grove remains a cohesive and vibrant community and that the West, South, Center and North Grove should not be separated into different commission districts as this would not be beneficial for the population in any way. I trust that the interest of the people in Coconut Grove will prevail over any other considerations the politicians may have. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. 2. Let's not dilute our community voice: Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into multiple sections, thereby diluting our community voice in future elections. I would not support any elected official who votes for this action. Further, I would not support said officials in any future elections . I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. 3. Just say no to dividing a community into separate commission districts: I am strongly against Coconut Grove being divided into two or more city commission districts. I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. --Ray Robinson, Park Avenue, Coconut Grove South Grove Neighborhood Association PLEASE MAINTAIN COCONUT GROVE'S STATUS AS AN UNDIVIDED COMMMUNITY WITHIN A SINGLE DISTRICT. Coconut Grove, is the oldest 4205 Lennox continuously inhabited neighborhood of Miami Dolson Drive, Coconut SP - Special and was annexed by the city of Miami almost GRove, FL 33133 Meeting 100 years ago. The village of Coconut Grove must remain undivided within a single district. The Grove's integrity, rich history, population, and racial diversity MUST remain as an undivided section within ONE district. Joanne Scott Maria Butler Siegel Morales Joanne Braga Redistricting MUST NOT be used as a tool to influence electoral outcomes, manipulate funds, or discriminate against any group. The goal of redistricting is to provide fair and effective representation for all. "Fair and effective" means keeping Coconut Grove as one cohesive unit within a single district. Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into D1.1 11436 multiple sections, thereby diluting our 3750 Park Discussion - community voice in future elections. I would Redistricting of Avenue Miami, not support any elected official who votes for FI 33133 City this action. Further, I would not support said Commission officials in any future elections . I am a Districts resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into multiple sections, thereby diluting our community voice in future elections. I would 4288 lennox SP - Special not support any elected official who votes for drive Meeting this action. Further, I would not support said officials in any future elections . I am a resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into D1.1 11436 multiple sections, thereby diluting our Discussion - community voice in future elections. I would 3801 Battersea Redistricting of not support any elected official who votes for Road City this action. Further, I would not support said Commission officials in any future elections . I am a Districts resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would Split the D1.1 11436 existing Coconut Grove voting district into Discussion - 3134 center multiple sections, thereby diluting our Redistricting of street, coconut community voice in future elections. I would grove, FI 33133 City not support any elected official who votes for Commission this action. Further, I would not support said Districts officials in any future elections . I am a resident, homesteaded property owner of several generations, I vote and pay taxes. Do not do this. It will not be good for our community in having a diverse and true voice of this historic community. Please be advised that I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to any plan that would split the existing Coconut Grove voting district into D1.1 11436 multiple sections, thereby diluting our Discussion - community voice in future elections. I would Joanne 3865 Park Redistricting of not support any elected official who votes for Butler Leigh Avenue City this action. Further, I would not support said Commission officials in any future elections . I am a Districts resident, homesteaded property owner and member of the South Grove Neighborhood Association: I vote and pay taxes. Thank you for considering my position. Joey Butler D1.1 11436 Discussion - Please do NOT divide Coconut Grove in the 3475 S Redistricting of redistricting process! Coconut Grove needs to Barbara Lichtiger Moorings Way City remain the cohesive community it has always Coconut Grove Commission been. Districts D1.1 11436 Please do NOT divide Coconut Grove into Discussion - multiple districts. The Grove is a very cohesive 3536 St. Redistricting of area, and should not have its representation on Richard Zelman Gaudens City the City Commissiin diluted. If you vote to Rd.Miami Commission divide the Grove please be assured that we shall Districts not forget at election time. D1.1 11436 3350 SW 27 Discussion - Please do not change Coconut Grove's Avenue unit Redistricting of boundaries. We are a unified community that Stephanie Leigh 1005 Coconut City should remain as such. Thank you, Stephanie Grove Commission Leigh Native Miamian Districts Please do not divide Coconut Grove in the redistricting process. As a native Miamian and 50-year resident of Coconut Grove, I cannot SP - Special Donna Draper 3685 Justison Rd understand any valid reason for breaking up our Meeting cohesive community. Please. The entire Coconut Grove is that special and should remain intact. Thank you. D1.1 11436 3595 St Discussion - Please do not divide Coconut Grove in the Patrice Guiol Gaudens Rd, Redistricting of redistricting process. Coconut Grove has been a Coconut Grove, City cohesive community longer than any other part 33133 FL Commission of Miami Districts Please do not divide Coconut Grove in the Emily Boland 2645 S Bayshore SP - Special redistricting process. Coconut Grove has been a Dr, #301 Meeting cohesive community longer than any other part of Miami. D1.1 11436 Please do not divide Coconut Grove in the Discussion - redistricting process. Coconut Grove has been a 4145 el Prado Redistricting of cohesive community longer than any other part Elizabeth Gibson blvd City of Miami. I have been a resident since I was a Commission child in 1951. The redistricting would be unfair. Districts We want to stay where we are Please do not divide Coconut Grove in the redistricting process. Coconut Grove has been a D1.1 11436 cohesive community longer than any other part Discussion - of Miami. Also, as the people living in the 234 NE 3rd St. Redistricting of neighborhoods being considered for transfer Jamie Bunce Apt 1602 Miami, City out of district 2 are primarily people of color, FL 33132 Commission the the current proposal will further silence Districts already marginalized voices. We should be striving to increase diversity within each district. Segregation hurts us all. D1.1 11436 Please do not divide Coconut Grove in the Discussion - redistricting process. Coconut Grove has been a Redistricting of cohesive community longer than any other part Nicholas Nathanson 3531 Crystal Ct City of Miami. You will weaken a core community - Commission one that is not based solely on tourism. Keep Districts the grove intact. Please do not divide and redistrict Coconut Grove, my personal home for 15 years. We love where we live —a community that is growing D1.1 11436 and improving. We have a variety of residents Discussion - within our area, but that is not a reason to split 4091 Park Ave. Redistricting of us into tiny parts; it is a reason to celebrate and Rebecca Badger Coconut Grove, City support our remaining together, as we have FL 33133 Commission been since 1873. 1 do not support this proposal Districts and am disappointed that this is the "solution" proposed to the "problem" of a thriving, diverse, and cohesive community. The rest of Miami should be so lucky! Please do not divide up Coconut Grove. I have been a Grove resident since 1977. It is historic D1.1 11436 community with a special charm not equaled in 3600 Saint Discussion - this state. Please do not destroy what makes it Gaudens Road Redistricting of Kathleen Hamilton so special. Too many changes are already Coconut Grove, City taking place which are eroding its beauty and FL 33133 Commission individual character. This idea is terrible and Districts must be stopped before this community is destroyed. D1.1 11436 Discussion - Please do not split Coconut Grove into separate 3180 Bird Ave, Redistricting of districts. We are the oldest and most cohesive Tany Reid 33133 City neighborhood in Miami. Please leave us Commission alone!!! Districts 3901 Braganza SP - Special Please don't divide Coconut Grove into 2 Barbara Lange Ave Meeting different commission districts. D1.1 11436 Please keep Coconut Grove together in its Discussion - entirety when splitting up District 2. (Borders: 4141 Lybyer Ave Redistricting of LeJeune Rd. - U.S. 1 - Rickenbacker Causeway - Mary Walsh Miami, FL 33133 City North Prospect Drive) We have a common Commission culture here and our issues are unique to our Districts geographic area. Thank you. D1.1 11436 Discussion - Please maintain Coconut Grove's integrity and 1740 South Redistricting of Berta Montalvo character. Do not divide this community . Bayshore Drive City Thank you Commission Districts D1.1 11436 Discussion - Stop dividing the Grove. We are one in thought Robert OLeary 2310 Tigertail Ct Redistricting of & vision! I own property in ALL the Grove. Very City happy with Ken Russell! Stop Carollo nonsense. Commission Districts To the Coconut Grove Village Council: lam very concerned about the possibility that Coconut Grove will be divided into two or more city commission districts. Coconut Grove has a D1.1 11436 rich history as the place where Miami started. It 1400 NW 54 ST Discussion - is a strong, cohesive community with a highly Twyman Bentley, Jr. APT #609 Redistricting ofengaged and active population of voters, and it Miami, FL 33142 City is one of only three neighborhoods in the City of Commission Miami with the designation of Neighborhood Districts Conservation District.. Coconut Grove should not be divided, nor the power of its voters diluted. I urge the Village Council to convey my concerns to the Miami City Commission. D1.1 11436 We do not need to split the Grove. Do not Discussion - redistrict. The fact that this was not brought Erik Wagner 1818 Espanola Redistricting of up by residents speaks to the fact that is being Drive City done to undermine the power of the Commission community we've established. Stop trying to Districts weakling our representation. D1.1 11436 3774 el prado Discussion - Vicki and Redistricting of We do not want Coconut Grove divided into Katz blvd Coconut Hardy City two or more commission districts. grove 33133 Commission Districts i object strongly to the redistricting City Commission districts .... and I vote against any gail 3138 center beckham SP - Special redistricting anything in Coconut Grove. I street Meeting believe this may be call gerrymandering and I am against it. Theodora 3969 Hardie D1.1 11436 Oberlander Avenue, Discussion - & Howard Coconut Grove Redistricting of City Commission Districts D1.1 11436 Theodora 3969 Hardie Discussion - and Oberlander Avenue Coconut Redistricting of Howard Grove City Commission Districts D1.1 11436 2 Grove Isle Discussion - Drive Apt 210 Redistricting of Carol Blades Coconut Grove, City FL 33133 Commission Districts D1.1 11436 Discussion - 3122 Aviation Redistricting of Gale Napoliello Ave., Miami, FL City 33133 Commission Districts