HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemorandumCITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members Date: March 16, 2026
of the City Commission
From: Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Subject: Interfaith Advisory Council
References: Agenda for April 9, 2026
Enclosures: List of members
The Interfaith Advisory Council was created to function as an advisory forum for dialogue among
faith leaders, religious professionals, community stakeholders, and City officials to identify
opportunities for collaboration, address community needs, and provide guidance on matters where
faith -based institutions intersect with public life. The Council may consider and provide feedback
and policies on legislative and policy matters that may impact faith -based communities, including but
not limited to zoning, land use, housing, community development, public safety, and social service
coordination.
The Council is a venue for the exchange of ideas and information related to community services,
emergency response coordination, social support networks, cultural understanding, and initiatives
that promote unity, compassion, and mutual respect across all faiths, denominations, and spiritual
traditions. Through this Council, faith -based organizations may present recommendations, share
community concerns, and collaborate with City leadership on initiatives that enhance quality of life
for residents while fostering inclusivity and shared civic responsibility.
The Council shall consist of fourteen (14) members. The fourteen (14) members shall be appointed to
the Council as follows: (1) Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall appoint one (1) voting member
and one (1) non -voting alternate member; (2) The Mayor shall appoint one (1) voting member and
one (1) non -voting alternate member; the City Manager shall appoint one (1) voting member and one
(1) non -voting alternate member.
Fourteen (14) appointments are required at this time.
• Mayor Eileen Higgins has two (2) nominations for seats currently:
1. Vacant.
2. Vacant. (Alternate Non -Voting Member)
• Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela has two (2) nominations for seats currently:
1. Vacant.
2. Vacant. (Alternate Non -Voting Member)
• Commissioner Damian Pardo has two (2) nominations for seats currently:
1. Vacant.
2. Vacant. (Alternate Non -Voting Member)
• Commissioner Rolando Escalona has two (2) nominations for seats currently:
1. Vacant.
2. Vacant. (Alternate Non -Voting Member)
• Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado has two (2) nominations for seats currently:
1. Vacant.
2. Vacant. (Alternate Non -Voting Member)
• Commissioner Christine King has two (2) nominations for seats currently:
1. Vacant.
2. Vacant. (Alternate Non -Voting Member)
• City Manager James Reyes has two (2) nominations for seats currently:
1. Vacant.
2. Vacant. (Alternate Non -Voting Member)
For your convenience, we are including a copy of the membership of the council. By copy of this
memorandum, we are requesting that the Agenda Office place this issue on the April 9, 2026,
Commission Agenda.
TBH:ne
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, Liaison
, Assistant City Attorney
Miriam M. Santana, Agenda Coordinator