Camila Ramos, a real estate agent, was arrested during a Miami-Dade County Commission meeting while she attempted to speak on a modified agreement between the county's jails and ICE. Despite a request for comments from county commissioners and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, few responses were given on the incident. Levine Cava emphasized the importance of public participation in government but did not directly address the police actions. The incident has raised questions about accountability and the treatment of citizens in public forums.
It was unfortunate that yesterday's meeting escalated the way it did when people were there simply to make their voices heard. Public input is an essential part of an accessible, accountable local government and as elected officials we should encourage all residents to exercise their right to participate.
No commissioner offices provided statements. Levine Cava did, but the message did not directly address the police response that landed Camila Ramos in jail overnight on felony charges.
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