Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is pushing for a 'special revenue account' that would earmark the entire $20 million allocated for Miami Freedom Park's public park, following the approval of Miami voters in 2018. Initially tied to a billion-dollar Major League Soccer stadium agreement, the funds were partially redirected in 2022, causing concern for Suarez. He insists that the voters intended the funds strictly for the new park, and his upcoming City Commission proposal aims to rectify what he sees as a diversion of resources intended for this specific project.
Suarez emphasized that the intentions of the 2018 ballot were clear: all $20 million should be dedicated to the Miami Freedom Park's public park, and not diverted to other city parks.
In interviews, Mayor Suarez highlighted that the diversion of funds was a decision influenced by the City Commission in 2022 and expressed frustration with the political appetite to redirect funds.
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