The homeless crisis is deepening in our county, particularly when we look at aging adults, said Commissioner Eileen Higgins, who supports the project.
I do not, cannot and will not support the measure, she said Wednesday, emphasizing significant pushback against the project from local officials and residents.
Counties are legally responsible for enforcing the ban, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law in March, creating urgency in managing Miami-Dade’s unsheltered population.
The Cutler Bay project involves a rehabbed La Quinta property that would be able to house roughly 130 residents who are 55 or older, awaiting final approval.
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