Miami-Dade County’s $46 million allocation for the 2026 World Cup is under scrutiny due to significant cuts to charity funding. Commissioner Kionne McGhee is pushing for a reassessment of these funds, highlighting the need to support local nonprofits that serve impoverished communities. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's proposed budget for 2026 suggests cutting $40 million in charity grants alongside budget cuts for other county services. The overlap of these cuts with the World Cup funding raises concerns about prioritization in county spending as economic challenges continue.
Commissioner Kionne McGhee has expressed concerns over Miami-Dade's budget, indicating that the approval of $46 million for World Cup expenses needs to be reconsidered as funding for local nonprofits falls short.
Miami-Dade's Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has proposed a budget for 2026 that proposes slashing $40 million in funding for county charity grants, coinciding with significant expenses allocated for the World Cup.
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