Addressing The Issues

"As a candidate for the City of Miami Commission representing District 5, I am working on a plan that will address the complexity of issues plaguing this community. By electing me as your representative voice, I will be empowered to implement a plan to affect change. 

The plan is specifically designed to create economic growth and generate jobs through sustainable commercial development.  It will facilitate neighborhood revitalization, improve the social environment and living space across the district.  Special emphasis has been placed on making neighborhoods safe by reducing crime and violence one block at a time.
What I propose will not only change the district economically, but, will also improve the quality of life, and build pride among all residents across the socioeconomic divide.  

The economically depressed neighborhoods need stimulation from small medium and large businesses. Years of neglect can be seen in the lack of business growth. Our economic plan will change that.

Viable business redevelopment is attainable as we already have positive examples such as the Design District and the budding arts community of Wynwood. These revitalized neighborhoods have created a precedent that we can learn from and model.

District 5’s business and commercial corridors have been neglected and job growth and business opportunities have been frozen in time.  My plan will change this stagnation and bring job growth and small business opportunities into the twenty first century.” 

“We live in a community where residents don’t feel they have access to public information. Where deals are cut behind closed doors and the public’s thoughts and ideas are not being heard. Although we live in a state that promotes “sunshine,” too often decisions are not made in the open and are not in the best interest of residents, but rather in the interest of big business.

We need a government where the people voices are heard and respected and where public dollars are used to improve the City and not for special interest. I will be the voice of the people, someone who will ensure that City representatives are good stewards of the public’s resources.

I will create avenues where information is easily accessible and presented in a way that is available, understood and where people are encouraged to have an input on how decisions are made.

CRA dollars, intended to improve “slum and blight,” must be used for those purposes. We should be able to visibly see improvement in our most depressed communities. Especially in Overtown, where the residents will once again control the CRA and have direct input into how the CRA dollars are spent.

Vendors and businesses seeking to conduct business with the City will know that transparency is the rule in District 5 and that every action, sidebar and vote casted will be for the improvement of the district or in the best interest of the City.  There will be no secret meetings or side deals, but, rather, all business will be conducted in the sunshine.”

“The racial, ethnic and cultural diversity across Miami-Dade County is one of the City’s greatest strengths.  My experience working with government and people in the Caribbean and Latin America have given me the interpersonal skills to embrace and respect all people regardless of their race, ethnic or national origin.  I understand the diversity of District 5 and the specific needs of these cultures individually and collectively. My success in these venues is directly related to my ability to bridge the divides, to become single mindedly focused on the issues and the commitment to improving the lives of people on streets where they live.

The dais of the City of Miami Commission can be a contentious place.  I promise to listen intently, negotiate for the best interest of the City, to bridge the racial/cultural divides and to bring a strong nurturing female voice to the debate, and the City of Miami Commission.

“As your Commissioner, I pledge to work for “you” the people of District 5 and not for rich lobbyists and political insiders.”