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@Jason_Garcia @PeterSchorschFL Absolutely unacceptable

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@BecauseMiami @miguelgabela @CityofMiami @Manolo4Miami @JoeCarolloNow @FrancisSuarez @MiamiMayor @IamChristineEsq Tell @FrancisSuarez to use his veto authority to STOP this undemocratic lifetime pension grab. Click here to send him an email through our site:

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@BecauseMiami @miguelgabela @CityofMiami @Manolo4Miami @JoeCarolloNow @FrancisSuarez @MiamiMayor @IamChristineEsq Tell @FrancisSuarez to use his veto authority to STOP this undemocratic lifetime pension grab. Click here to send him an email through our site:

https://t.co/wkL7CMlCsy

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9/ Read more about the case here: https://t.co/oXlwfYjgxw

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📢 Former FL senator Frank Artiles has been found guilty of 3 felony counts in 2020’s “ghost candidate” election scheme, after reporting by @MaryEllenKlas and other journalists brought this to light.

But what about the power company that allegedly funded this? A 🧵:

[Mary Ellen Klas @MaryEllenKlas]

Frank Artiles may have been found guilty but his scheme benefitted Florida Power & Light. By confusing voters, he undermined the most courageous critic of the state's largest utility in the FL legislature - where FPL had co-opted most Ds and Rs - former Dem Sen. @JoseJavierJJR/1

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8/ Yet, despite this scandal, Florida’s election laws haven’t seen meaningful reforms.

We need real reform—starting with full transparency in public utility books and strict regulations to stop utilities like FPL from using ratepayer money for political purposes.

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NEW: On the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting of the @MiamiDadeBCC: an item to lift the ban on taxpayer funds being used for the American Dream Miami mega mall.

Here’s how much money the developer has donated to County Commissioners:
https://t.co/zkWW4fvBsh

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Former Miami City Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla, who was suspended from office by the governor following his arrest on charges of money laundering and bribery, is considering running for mayor of Miami in 2025, he told the Miami Herald on Friday. https://t.co/uJWPcEeIQ8

[Tess Riski @tessriski]

New: Alex Díaz de la Portilla, facing criminal corruption trial, considers run for Miami mayor

“Polling looks good,” he said in a text message today.

https://t.co/n4xSY1vx0X

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NEW from Miami Corruption Tracker: Miami’s Political Dynasties: 45 Years of Scandals, Arrests and Power Grabs—Still Running for Office Today.

4 of these families ran in 2024, & for the first time ever, a father-daughter duo will be on the Nov. ballot.

https://t.co/7Porchy1BI

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18/ When campaigns are fueled by millions in donations by corporations seeking contracts or doing business with the county—it begs the question:

Who are our commissioners truly serving?

Read more on our website: https://t.co/lvdLNJ6lPw

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9/ In 2020, Keon Hardemon also listed “Common Voices PC” on his solicitation disclosure form. Since the Miami-Dade County code only requires a “one-time” disclosure, we believe that Mr. Hardemon is still soliciting funds for this committee.

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17/ The House Park Investments deed amendments approved by the County Commission allowed the developer to raise rent/sale prices, rent/sell single/multi-family units, and granted a 2-year extension to complete construction and obtain occupancy certificates.