The Miami City Commission has voted to postpone the November 2025 elections to 2026, transitioning from odd-year to even-year elections. Proponents argue this will enhance voter turnout and reduce election costs. However, critics view this as a controversial 'power grab,' extending the current officials' terms—Mayor Francis Suarez and Commissioner Joe Carollo—without voter consent. The city charter traditionally mandates odd-year elections, raising questions about the legality of this change. The vote split 3-2, indicating a divide among commissioners on the implications of this decision for democratic processes in Miami.
Commissioner Damian Pardo argued that changing to even-year elections is a much-needed reform that will significantly increase voter participation while saving the city hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Critics have described the commission's vote to postpone the November election to 2026 as a 'power grab,' allowing officials an extra year in office without voter consent.
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