One Step Closer… Annexation Update

During this month’s BP Commission meeting we were informed that our annexation application has gained approval from the Miami Dade County Planning Advisory Board. The vote was unanimous -6 in favor; zero against in recommending moving this forward, without any further delay, to the County Commission. North Miami’s application was summarily denied.

I wanted to share this news along with the link of the meeting for those who would wish to view it. The link is here:  http://miamidade.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=3482

Our Village Manager, Heidi made a compassionate speech centered on “Wants verses Needs.” It clearly struck a chord with the Planning Advisory Board members.

This is a very positive next step towards our annexation goals!

 In my opinion, North Miami has little to no leverage left moving forward. If they remain entrenched in their belief of “if we can’t have it, nobody can,” that philosophy may be more damaging to them than in accepting the defeat and moving forward with their “other” annexation plans.  

This has all the making of a true David vs. Goliath comparison as was mentioned by the opposing attorney. It would seem as if Goliath took another rock upside his head…

We’re not at the finish line yet, but did take another important step forward towards our desired outcome.

Best,

Milton Hunter

 Biscayne Park Resident

P.S. Thanks to Chuck Ross for both finding and forwarding us the link for the PAB meeting.