Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hialeah public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment
A second supplemental appropriation would adjust the general fund, special revenue, and capital projects budgets for the fiscal year.
SHIP affordable housing funds
Two Local Housing Assistance Plan amendments are on the agenda, affecting how state housing dollars flow to Hialeah residents.
Capital projects accountability
Council Member Gelien Perez asked that department directors give live updates on capital projects at the second council meeting of each month, building on the project tracker. The mayor agreed and noted quarterly citywide updates already occur.
Amendment Three on the November 2026 ballot
Residents asked what Amendment 3 means for Hialeah — including effects on rental properties and funding for parks, libraries and afterschool programs. The Mayor answered questions after the presentation.
Budget process reform
Council members G. Perez, M. Perez, and De La Vega asked for the preliminary budget at least two months in advance so they can actually review it before budget meetings, and asked for vacancy and grant-funding reports.
District representation for Council Members
A resident proposed assigning City Council Members to specific districts so each area of the city has dedicated representation.
Charter review and legislative advisory board
A first-reading ordinance creates a one-year board of the mayor and council (or designees) that will comb through the entire code of ordinances line by line ahead of the 2029 charter review and recommend changes.
City Hall Renovation and New Building Division Facilities
The city hired a consulting firm to coordinate design work for the City Hall renovation and expansion, and committed excess Building Division funds to build permanent Building Division offices on the City Hall campus with temporary space nearby during construction.
Lien research fee increase to $500
Anyone doing a real estate closing or foreclosure check in Hialeah will now pay $500 instead of $375 for a city lien search. Staff said the old rate, set in 2018, no longer covers staffing costs.
New Infrastructure and Asset Management Department
The city will merge Public Works, Streets, Construction and Maintenance, and Fleet into one department led by an infrastructure czar, and move transit planning next to planning and zoning — partly to fix missed bus routes for seniors.