Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Miami Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in general with high priority
Crisis intervention and homeless outreach policing
Officer Melissa Rosa was honored for eight years of crisis response work connecting people in mental health crisis to treatment. The city spends about $10 million a year on homelessness, and Commissioner Bhatt noted the remaining cases are the hardest ones.
Raleigh Hotel Density and FAR Increase
The vacant 12-year-old Raleigh site gets a path forward with added FAR and height, plus a $1.2M proffer, height cap and 2031 deadline. Neighbors remain divided.