HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Public Comments Submitted Online for the February 25, 2022 Special City Commission Meeting
its population, the area removed should come from
the north.
We want more information on this redistricting. What
does it mean for our neighborhood? What does it
mean for our school? Why were the lines drawn as
1. SP.1
they are? Please pause this process and give us more
3129 Jackson Discussion
Jennifer Couch information. Coconut Grove is a special neighborhood
Ave Item
Redistricting
understand the reasons behind splitting it into three
districts. This is opaque and confusing and shrouded
in secrecy. Pause this process!
1. SP.1 What makes the Grove a special and unique place is
2669 South
Discussion precisely the mix of different communities, the
Cynthia Christoph Bayshore Dr
Item complex sauce. A brazen desire to eliminate a liberal
902
Redistricting and multicultural village.
2500 Abaco
1. SP.1
avenue
Discussion categorically opposed to the division of historical
Françoise Norwood Coconut
Item Grove.
Grove FL
Redistricting
33133
organizations of Coconut Grove · Alternative
2535 INAGUA 1. SP.1 and better district boundaries are available · We
AVE Discussion will hold you accountable and loose our trust ·
JOYCE NELSON
COCONUT Item
GROVE Redistricting
link between North and South Grove · Permit time
for citizens to understand, investigate, and discuss
1918 1. SP.1
BRICKELL AVE Discussion
MAGIN HERNANDEZ
MIAMI, FL Item
33129 Redistricting
1. SP.1
3055 Indiana Discussion
Jake Greenberg
Street Item
Redistricting
Grove; 33133 Redistricting COCONUT GROVE TOGETHER!
1. SP.1
We believe the Grove should stay together. It is a
2921 SW Discussion
Julian Roca historic town that needs to be kept whole with a
30TH CT A Item
unified voice and purpose.
Redistricting
We do not want the Grove divided into other districts
with different commissioners leading them. We have
never seen Commissioner Reyes visit our
neighborhood, help during our food drives, visiting
our churches and neighborhood improvement
meetings. We have never gotten help from
2255
1. SP.1 Commissioner Carrollo nor any of the other
Overbrook st
Discussion commissioners with putting a stop to the developers
Maria Abello Coconut
Item that are destroying our neighborhood by building
Grove fl
Redistricting
33133
seen their interest about the preservation for Mariah
Brown historic house nor the Coconut Grove
Playhouse. We have never seen them in the Grove
community at all. Why do they want to be responsible
for this community then? We are ONE diverse historic
village. Please leave it the way it is. Thank you.
1. SP.1
We need an extension of time to properly address
50 SW 10th Discussion
Tonya Maddison this issue. Brickell need to be redrawn but where
St Item
those lines lie need further time for an agreement
Redistricting
We need more information about this. I am extremely
concerned about what this means for me and my
1. SP.1
family, and I have had a very hard time figuring out
3129 Jackson Discussion
Jennifer Couch exactly why the area is being redistricted. WHAT IS
Ave Item
HAPPENING?! Please at least pause this process in
Redistricting
order to include and Inform the residents affected by
it.
We oppose to mr Carollo wishes to separate Coconut
Grove into three different districts. Do not interfere
with our West Grove community. Greed. All of these
1. SP.1 ideas just show your wishes to continue to rape and
3040 Calusa Discussion desolate the Bahamian descendants community. The
Roberto Ciccione
Street. Item problem is by the time the community finds out, the
Redistricting tcommissioners have already accepted the
developers proposals that are destroying our
neighborhood . You have to face it that our local
government is very corrupt.
We should all want to increase civic engagement
amongst residents in Miami. Dividing neighborhoods
is not the way to do this. It also creates confusion
1. SP.1
when neighbors across the street have different
1901 Brickell Discussion
Charles Walter commissioners. Writing as a Brickell / Downtown
Ave B609 Item
resident, I consider it important that we preserve the
Redistricting
integrity of our community as part of District 2. If
anything, we should be considering expanding our
geographic area to I95. If District 2 needs to reduce
district as they are heavily urbanized with similar
challenges.
The rationale for redistricting, based on population
growth, doesn't take into consideration the citizens of
3047 Matilda the district. By dividing a community with such an
1. SP.1
Street intense sense of unity across all its components, you
Discussion
Julio Roque Coconut are killing Coconut Grove as a neighborhood. If this is
Item
Grove, FL even a consideration, the citizens of Coconut Grove
Redistricting
33133 should start the process of creating our own city, like
Coral Gables, away from the insensitive politics of the
City of Miami.
This attempt is purely political and should not be
1. SP.1 allowed. The grove is historic and had it not been for
1649 S Discussion the Bahamian community who settled we would not
Dakota Badía
Bayshore Dr Item have our charming and special neighborhood. To
Redistricting remove the west Grove makes no logical sense. Leave
it be.
This is Unacceptable Redistrict We are Living in
1. SP.1
90 Sw 3rd Brickell in Different Areas and My Family Have
Discussion
Carlos Ohep Street IVY different Apartament Locations , We meet to
Item
Owner propose solutions for all of residents, I opposed to
Redistricting
Redistribute.
To whom it may concern: The proposal to redistrict
parts of Coconut Grove fracture the community. It
pulls apart the town I live in, and it fundamentally
changes the historic nature that is core to the
neighborhood my family and my neighbors call home.
Most importantly to me, it impacts my
1. SP.1
attendance. My husband and I bought our house in
2705 Hilola Discussion
Brooke Sussman Coconut Grove so that our children could attend
Street Item
Coconut Grove Elementary. Redistricting will pull
Redistricting
them out of the school we chose to be a part of
because of the special community we belong to. I
proposal I am, and dismayed that community leaders
would consider drafting such divisive linesliterally
in this community. Brooke Sussman
To whom it may concern: Im writing to say no to the
following:
commissioners representing ONE Grove
635 San 1. SP.1
identity, history and racial diversity
Antonio Ave Discussion
Camila Conesa transparency and inclusiveness
Coral Gables Item
historically unified neighborhoods and civic
FL 33146 Redistricting
organizations
meetings with multiple Commissioners on Grove-wide
initiatives and issues
between neighborhoods Best, Camila
2630 Bird 1. SP.1 UNDER NO UNCERTAIN TERMS SHOULD COCONUT
Pamela Leja-Katsaris Avenue; Discussion GROVE BE SPLIT UP! NO TO REDISTRICTING! THIS IS
Coconut Item A POLITICAL PLOY AND POWER GRAB. LEAVE
1. SP.1
Please PLEASE listen to the people of Coconut Grove.
2542 Discussion
Lynn Fecteau Do not split us up. We will not take this laying down.
Swanson ave Item
Lynn Fecteau
Redistricting
Please keep district lines for Brickell and downtown
1. SP.1
on SW 1st Ave, or even one block further west to
120 SW 26th Discussion
Micaela Dayan include new growth of the area. This is important for
rd Item
schooling purposes but also for strength as a
Redistricting
community.
Please protect the Grove's historic, unified
neighborhoods and civic groups; keep elected officials
2785 Crystal 1. SP.1
accountable to residents; don't dilute citizens' voices
Court Discussion
Linda Walsh and votes among three commissioners; preserve our
Coconut Item
racial diversity; don't sever the physical link between
Grove, 33133 Redistricting
North and South Grove...there is no requirement to
redistrict now!
Redistricting needs more time and consideration. The
200 Biscayne 1. SP.1
latest map that suggests splitting Downtown and
Blvd Way, Discussion
Jeesun Kim Brickell into multiple districts does not make sense.
Miami, FL Item
Miami Ave runs through the heart of Brickell. This will
33131 Redistricting
dilute the voice of citizens of Brickell and Downtown.
Redistricting should make sure to keep
1. SP.1
neighborhoods together under a single commissioner
425 NE 22nd Discussion
Grant Stern without gerrymandering long-stretches of the city
Street Item
into a district that isn't representative of its
Redistricting
surrounding neighborhoods.
1. SP.1
Splitting the Grove makes it harder to get things
2901 Virginia Discussion
Angela Cortes done. It's so ironic that Miami city hall is here and yet
St apt 326 Item
they ignore the neighborhood!
Redistricting
1. SP.1 The citizens do not want this - if you took the time to
3060 Matilda Discussion spread awareness of the redistricting plan rather than
Sarah Stone Fan
st Item letting this pass in the dead of night you would find
Redistricting very passionate opposition from all constituencies.
The plan to redistrict by dividing the Coconut Grove
community is a direct violation of the requirement to
protect communities of interest. Since the earliest
days of Miami's history this former village has been a
1. SP.1 contained area with deep roots and amicable
3276 Gifford Discussion connections. Few sections of today's city have as
Anne Thompson
Lane Item strong and enduring sense of social unity. The Grove
Redistricting comes together in the need for city services,
environmental protection, recreational opportunity,
and civic pride. I urge the Commission to reconsider
the proposed redistricting plan and to allow citizens
input and concern to guide the decision making.
The proposed District 2 divides neighborhoods, and
500 Brickell 1. SP.1
groups together disparate areas with different
Avenue, Apt Discussion
Brian Recor priorities in what appears to be a gerrymandered strip
2501, Miami, Item
along the bayfront. All of city's central core, including
FL 33131 Redistricting
downtown and Brickell, should be in one continuous
1. SP.1
3170 Matilda Discussion
Kristin Dacey Keep the grove together.
St. Item
Redistricting
186 SE 12 1. SP.1 Like the Grove, Brickell is also a community. Using
Terrace Discussion Miami Ave as a dividing line ignores what is actually
Karla Albite
Miami, FL Item on the map - a community filed with tax payers,
33131 Redistricting schools, and commercial centers.
1. SP.1
801 Almeria Discussion
Denise Font
Avenue Item
politician with an agenda. Do better!
Redistricting
Only 2 days ago I was made aware of the Changes to
sharing the https://www.change.org/p/one-grove
petition. I am shocked that this issue which will affect
us all living and working in the grove was not publicly
announced sooner, so that citizens are given a chance
to learn more and have an informed say in this
decision that effects our lives. I did a little online
research in the past 2 days, and as of today, was
surprised that our commissioner, Ken Russell has not
already spoken up on this topic. Nor have I heard any
reassurance/opinion from other commissioners
(district 3 and 4) about this move. I am proud to call
myself a Coconut Grove resident. I chose to buy a
house in Coconut Grove because of the wonderful
tapestry of history and diversity that exists in my
1. SP.1
3047 Matilda neighborhood. Coconut Grove is a unique
Discussion
Shannon Roque St, Coconut neighborhood within the greater Miami and has
Item
Grove, 33133 always maintained its distinct Identity please do not
Redistricting
break us up. Do not separate us from our fellow
North and South Grovites. Do not dilute our voices
and votes among three commissioners. We need to
keep elected officials accountable to residents. One
Grove - One Commissioner. Please give us the time
and transparency to find an alternative viable
solution. The recent presentation by Miguel
DeGrandy (2/7/22 Consultant DeGrandy talking
points), on the preliminary redistricting plan, points
out that District 2 is where much of the new
development activity is occurring, and as in the last
decade, it will probably grow faster than the other
districts. Coconut Grove will be one of the fastest
growing areas in Miami. Perhaps it is time for
Coconut Grove to go back to being a separate city just
like Coral Gables. Thank you.
1. SP.1
5255 nw 29th Discussion
Taniyah Dennis PLEASE DO NOT SEPARATE!!
ave Item
Redistricting
first community. The currently proposed change: ·
divides the historically unified neighborhoods and
civic organizations of Coconut Grove; · burdens
citizens with triple meetings with multiple
Commissioners on neighborhood initiatives and
issues; · further reduces the historically important
racial diversity for which Coconut Grove is widely
known; · reduces the physical connection between
north and south Grove areas to a mere 200-yard wide
commercial link; and · was hurried and hidden from
public view preventing understanding, investigation,
and discussion.
1. SP.1
2945 Center Discussion I strongly oppose the Coconut Grove redistricting
Christopher Murray
St Item efforts and will reflect this my vote.
Redistricting
174 shore 1. SP.1
I strongly oppose the redistricting of Coconut Grove
drive south, Discussion
Carlos Del Hierro changing the boundaries. I do not accept it, please a
miami fl Item
little respect to the people.
33133 Redistricting
I want One Grove. Other redistricting boundaries can
work. Use them. Keep US-1 as Coconut Grove's
district boundary to: -- protect the Grove's historic,
unified neighborhoods and civic groups; -- keep
100 1. SP.1
elected officials accountable to residents; -- don't
Edgewater Discussion
Holly Iglesias dilute citizens' voices and votes among three
Miami FL Item
commissioners; -- preserve Coconut Grove racial
33133 Redistricting
diversity; -- don't sever the physical link between
North and South Grove; Don't Rush. There is no
requirement to redistrict now. -- Take the time to
understand, investigate, and discuss.
3501 St
1. SP.1
Gaudens Rd
Discussion I would like to express a strong opposition against
Felipe Medina Coconut
Item redistricting
Grove, Fl
Redistricting
33133
1. SP.1
1581 Brickell Discussion I would like to see more time, and to keep
Liliana Mejia
ave Item communities like Brickell, kept together.
Redistricting
1. SP.1
1250 S Miami Discussion I'd like to have more time, and to keep communities
Olga Kirillova
Ave Item like Brickell, kept together.
Redistricting
It is too early to discuss a specific plan for
redistricting. There hasn't been sufficient notice to
1. SP.1
1080 Brickell the public in order to allow for proper public
Eizenberg Discussion
Ori Ave Miami FL comments. Splitting the Brickell neighborhood will go
Weinger Item
33131 against community standards. I ask that you table the
Redistricting
current plan in order to allow for further discussion
regarding the matter.
I am vehemently opposed to the proposed, irrational,
redistricting of Coconut Grove. There is no reason to
break up the Grove and dilute our voices among three
commissioners. Two of them represent geographical
areas east of US 1 and northwest of I 95 which have
51 Bay 1. SP.1
other problems and nothing to do with Coconut
Heights Drive Discussion
Richard Nadal Grove issues. We need to protect the political
Miami, FL Item
integrity of the Grove. One Grove - one elected
33133 Redistricting
official, not three. We pay a premium in Real Estate
taxes, want to protect our property values and expect
accountability from our elected official. There is
nothing broken that needs fixing, which raises big
questions about the motives behind the proposal.
I believe the redistricting would negatively impact the
1. SP.1
Coconut Grove community. Having multiple
3162 matilda Discussion
Nicole Chernys representatives would lead to segmented leadership
st Item
for our united community. I am strongly apposed to
Redistricting
redistricting!
I strongly oppose change to the district boundary of
Coconut Grove. Alternative boundaries are possible
that maintain the historic integrity of Miami's first
community. The currently proposed change: --
divides the historically unified neighborhoods and
civic organizations of Coconut Grove; -- burdens
1. SP.1
citizens with triple meetings with multiple
3075 Virginia Discussion
Mel Meinhardt Commissioners on neighborhood initiatives and
St Item
issues; -- further reduces the historically important
Redistricting
racial diversity for which Coconut Grove is widely
known; -- reduces the physical connection between
north and south Grove areas to a mere 200-yard wide
commercial link; and -- was hurried and hidden from
public view preventing understanding, investigation,
and discussion.
I strongly oppose change to the district boundary of
Coconut Grove. In addition to the well written bullet
points below, I have additional reasons for not
wanting the Grove to have re-districting. I live in the
Grove, I work in the Grove, I exercise, walk my dogs,
get coffee, eat, drink, shop - all in the Grove. 99.9% of
my time is spent in the Grove, yet if these proposed
boundaries pass, I am no longer aligned with my
1. SP.1
fellow Grovites in District 2. All the city does is take,
2935 Discussion
Kristina Stout Dalton take, take from us - approve constant development
Whitehead St Item
with no infrastructure in place to support it, look the
Redistricting
other way when developers constantly build houses
not within city code, make changes to our community
because the entire city gets to vote on our business
instead of just Grove residents. I refuse to have yet
another slight occur in my neighborhood. We are a
strong community who identify as Grovites and
should remain united. Alternative boundaries are
possible that maintain the historic integrity of Miami's
more time to review and consider alternate proposals
and that there is time and opportunity for our
feedback to get incorporated. Thank you very much
for your kind consideration.
I am in opposition to the proposed redistricting plans.
district boundary because it - divides the historically
unified neighborhoods and civic organizations of
Coconut Grove; - reduces the racial diversity for
1. SP.1
3030 Matilda which Coconut Grove is widely known; - was
Discussion
Svetha Janumpalli Street, Unit proposed without adequate notice thus preventing
Item
3030 understanding, inquiry, and community discourse. It
Redistricting
is important as residents that we get more time to
review and consider alternate proposals and that
there is time and opportunity for our feedback to get
incorporated. Thank you very much for your kind
consideration.
I am reaching out regarding redistricting as a native
born Miami resident who have lived in Brickell and
Coconut Grove for large portions of my life. The
reason that my husband and I chose to make Coconut
Grove our family home was due to the incredible and
diverse community it represents. As a young girl I
lived on a Sailboat in Dinner Key Marina and attended
Coconut Grove Elementary School. Now as a pregnant
woman getting ready to start our family here in he
Grove I am troubled by the idea of redistricting. My
main concern is that this item came out of nowhere.
There has been very little transparency regarding
redistricting and I am having trouble finding a valid
reason to break up Coconut Grove. Anyone that has
lived here can attest that we are one community. As
stated, I have lived in Center Grove, Dinner Key
1. SP.1
3091 Gifford Marina and South Grove at different points in my life
Discussion
Krystyna Ermer Lane Miami, and the sentiments have always been unified
Item
FL 33133 throughout. Breaking apart our districts is going to
Redistricting
cause an unnecessary rift to our home and our
neighbors. The issues we face as a community are
issues that need to be discussed and managed as one
cohesive unit. I am strongly opposed to this
redistricting. It is my recommendation that the
commissioners step back and think about whats best
for the people of Coconut Grove, not party lines, not
based on kickbacks or changing the voting dynamic,
but what will enable the Grove to communicate to
our commissioner using one voice. Our community
has evolved several times over the last 20 years and
all of those changes have been made possible using
our current districting layout. Please listen to the
people, take a step back, publish more information on
your choices, take more time to think this through
and let the people vote for what they want.
they remain as one distinct entity. Thank you.
1. SP.1
1300 brickell Discussion
Justin Campbell to occur and as a 10 year resident of brickell, would
bay dr Item
like to have more reasoning behind this decision.
Redistricting
1. SP.1
1617 Onaway Discussion
Lee Stone Do not allow this proposal
Dr Item
Redistricting
1. SP.1
90 Sw 3rd St
Discussion El am against redistricting the Grove. Keep district 2
Miriam Merino #2203 Miami,
Item as it isz
Fla. 33130
Redistricting
1. SP.1
31 SE 6th St like to ask for more time to discuss this plan with the
Discussion
Dereck Negron Miami, FL, commu
Item
331:2
Redistricting
asking.
Hello, My name is Emily, and my daughter goes to
Coconut Grove Elementary. Her little brother will be
attending this coming school year. I am writing today
3339 Virginia
1. SP.1 to kindly request that you consider the voices of our
Street, #101,
Discussion children and parents who wish to keep Coconut
Emily Schatz Coconut
Item Grove together. I support this movement because,
Grove, FL
Redistricting as I understand it, the zoning today represents a
33133
diverse student body. We adore our teachers and our
community and would like to see the school zoning
remain as is. Thank you. Sincerely, Emily
1. SP.1
3 Grove Isle
Discussion
Linda Leeds Drive Miami I am against dividing the Grove into separate districts
Item
33133
Redistricting
2981
1. SP.1 I am greatly opposed to the redistricting and splitting
Shipping
Discussion of the Grove. There should be one representative for
Giuliana Rocha avenue
Item the Grove, not three. It is one district and its best
Miami, FL
Redistricting interests should be overseen by one person.
33133
I am in opposition to the proposed redistricting plans
because it will remove significant portions of North,
Center and West Grove from District 2, thus dividing
the historically unified neighborhoods and civic
organizations of Coconut Grove. Additionally, I
1. SP.1
oppose the proposed ch
3030 Matilda Discussion
Pratyush Agarwal
St, #3030 Item
Redistricting
reduces the physical connection between vital
communities and neighborhoods in Coconut Grove;
public view thus
preventing understanding, inquiry, and community
discourse. It is important that as residents we get
Coconut Grove is historically the longest continuously
occupied neighborhood in the area. The multifaceted,
& growing community is a crucial draw for many
people to Miami. This overall & cohesive area is
widely known for its "very green nature", its
abundant tree canopy and its shore line along
Biscayne Bay; it is much loved. Newcomers from all
over the world gravitate to this beautiful multifaceted
"green area", have invested their lives, & made their
homes here; they seek the sustainability of these
1. SP.1 basic characteristics which drew them to the area.
3980 Hardie Discussion They do not want Coconut Grove split and parceled
Cindy Snyder
Ave Item off into multiple city districts. That would be a grave
Redistricting disservice to the community & its inhabitants and to
Miami in general. Dist. 2 which is growing, does need
greater representation which is reflective of the
values of the neighborhoods it comprises. It is
through the respect for and building upon these
neighborhoods' community values and successes
rather than splitting neighborhoods that communities
thrive & meet the ultimate goals of civilized peoples.
While it may be time to start some consideration of
adding a 6th district to the city, intact neighborhoods
should not be split in the re-districting process.
Coconut Grove is the only part of Miami that existed
as a municipality (1873) before the City of Miami
(1896) existed. Its unique geography and its voting
interests should not be carved up. There is no
1. SP.1
community of interests with Districts 3 and 4 north of
41161 Discussion
Thomas Santoro Dixie Hwy. It makes far more sense to slide the
Malaga Ave Item
boundaries of 3 and 4 to the north and slice off the
Redistricting
north end of District 2 than to carve out chunks of
unique Coconut Grove.The proposed plan would
begin the destruction of Miami's unique, historic
Coconut Grove. Don't do it!
Commissioners Joe Carollo, Manolo Reyes, and Alex
1. SP.1 Diaz de la Portilla please say NO to redistricting the
1216 Asturia Discussion Grove. It is ONE Grove and it needs ONE sole district
Vicki Cerda
Ave Item and ONE commissioner. The area is small,
Redistricting redistricting does not make sense & will create all
kinds of problems. Please say NO to redistricting!
1. SP.1
3400 SW 27 DO NOT SPLIT UP THE GROVE. We are ONE
Discussion
Susan Silver Ave Miami, community. Do not fractionalize us. We want to be
Item
FL 33133 heard as a whole
Redistricting
Dear Sir, Dear Madam: I have lived in Coconut Grove
1. SP.1 since 2005. I have seen the Grove change but I have
3092 Lime
Discussion noted how every person in Coconut Grove has a
Alfredo Cardona Court Miami,
Item special rand distinct entity in any redistricting
FL 33133
Redistricting proposal and strongly urge our elected leaders to take
note of the desires of the Grove's voters which is that
residents of the Grove. I understand that District 2
has grown rapidly over the last few years and that the
commissioners have the responsibility to even out the
districts. But, I believe that there are better solutions
that will keep this community together, including
considering adding more commission seats to deal
with the growth trajectory that our city is on. Many of
the Commissioners have commented that they too
represent neighborhoods that are split between
districts and that this is not unique to Coconut Grove.
This redistricting could be an opportunity to stick as
closely to natural neighborhood lines in those places
as well, but Coconut Grove is unique in its history as
the oldest neighborhood in the City, a settlement of
Bahamian immigrants, and what is left of that needs
to be preserved. I'm so glad that the Commissioners
seem to agree that it is better to get this done right
than to do it quickly, so please take time to reconsider
this.
As a long time Grove resident, I strongly oppose the
proposed redistricting. It's clearly politically
motivated, and the surreptitious manner in which this
2859 W
1. SP.1 has been expedited is clearly the brainchild of
Trade
Discussion unethical legal counsel hoping to push this to a point
Lauren Turner Avenue,
Item of no return before it can become the subject of legal
Miami, FL
Redistricting challenge. Politics, self-interest and gamesmanship
33133
should not trump the law and the desire of Grovites
to stay united. Miami is better than this. Shame on
the commissioners.
As a resident of North Grove the current redistricting
proposal severely impacts my neighborhood.
Neighbors could be divided into as many as 3
different voting districts, fracturing our neighborhood
in a way that may be mathematically acceptable but
morally reprehensible. While we may not all look alike
2350 1. SP.1 or speak the same language, we are a unified
Tequesta Discussion community, with common interests, shared values
Naomi Levi Garcia
Lane Miami Item and voter cohesion. More importantly, the North
33133 Redistricting Grove, like the West Grove, is inextricably part of
Coconut Grove at large and should remain wholly
intact. I am against any proposal that divides Coconut
Grove and firmly believe that the Commission can
redistrict in a way that balances the City's population
and complies with federal law without carving up one
of the oldest neighborhoods in the county.
Coconut Grove is a close knit village within the City of
Miami. Our community existed before the city whose
1. SP.1
3074 Kirk St. historic and natural places are under attack. Residents
Discussion
Eileen Brennan Coconut of the Grove will not be heard without a powerful
Item
Grove 33133 voice in government. As keepers of the flame which
Redistricting
ignited Miami we defend our communal heritage. Do
not cut us up like pie, sliced we have no flavor.
Special Commission Report - February 25th meeting
{ƦĻĭźğƌ /ƚƒƒźƭƭźƚƓ aĻĻƷźƓŭ tǒĬƌźĭ /ƚƒƒĻƓƷ Ώ CĻĬƩǒğƩǤ ЋЎͲ ЋЉЋЋ
As of February 24th 2022, 5:15 p.m. EST
Public Comment
motero@miamigov.com
Street
First Name Last Name Agenda Item Public Comment
Address
1. SP.1 strongly oppose change to the district boundary of
3220 Matilda
Discussion Coconut Grove. *Alternative boundaries are possible
Carlos Munoz st. Miami, Fl
Item that maintain the historic integrity of Miami's first
33133
Redistricting community.
Absolutely NOTHING about this proposal is meant to
bring positive change to the Grove or its residents.
1. SP.1
This is purely driven by selfish political interests. The
2215 Discussion
Lori Land Grove demands to be kept as ONE area. The proposed
Tequesta Item
re-zoning goes in direct opposition to the wishes of
Redistricting
the residents you were elected to represent and will
violate your oath to serve this community.
After years of disuse and deterioration, the stadium
1. SP.1
2535 INAGUA Discussion
JOYCE NELSON Endangered Historic Places and is on the National
AVE Item
Register of Historic Places. Please allocate the funds
Redistricting
so we can more forward to make it a place all can see.
As a Brickell Resident, rezoning Brickell would not be
1. SP.1 beneficial at all. Brickell is a tight nit community, and
801 Brickell Discussion we all deal with circumstances. Geographically and
Ryan Waugaman
Bay Dr. Item finically it does not make sense to split up Brickell.
Redistricting Brickell pays a huge portions of Miami taxes, and we
hardly see the changes in our own neighborhood.
As a Brickell resident, using Miami Ave as a boundary
1. SP.1
and splitting Brickell in two makes ZERO sense. Miami
SW 8th Discussion
Laura Posse Ave runs through the center of Brickell. The boundary
Street Item
should be further west. From east of I-95 to the water
Redistricting
and Brickell Key.
As a former resident of Coconut Grove, this historic
neighborhood holds special memories for me. It is a
vibrant community, although it is dealing with drastic
rising prices and rapid gentrification that especially
1818 SW 1st 1. SP.1
threatens the existence of the West Grove. I have had
Ave #1007 Discussion
Rachel Prestipino many conversations with church leaders there
Miami, FL Item
lamenting the loss of their community over the years.
33129 Redistricting
I fear that splitting up the Grove between 3
Commission districts will only hasten the
disappearance of this community and create even
more divisions between the white residents and black
24434Tvcnjuubm.QvcmjdDpnnfoutTvcnjuufePomjofgpsuifGfcsvbsz36-3133TqfdjbmDjuzDpnnjttjpoNffujoh