Miami-Dade County, Florida, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has decided to scrap plans for a proposed $2.5 billion municipal bond referendum in November. The original proposal aimed at funding infrastructure projects but did not include money for transit initiatives. Instead, the mayor now plans to introduce an even larger bonding plan that will incorporate funding for transportation projects.
Levine Cava, in response to feedback from the community, expressed the need to include a transit plan in the new bonding proposal. The decision to withdraw the initial plan was made after listening to input from residents. The new proposal, named “305 Future Ready,” will be developed over the next 18 months with the involvement of stakeholders and residents. It will be presented for public comment and is scheduled for a vote in November 2026.
Despite experiencing significant population and economic growth, Miami-Dade County has been facing challenges in areas such as affordable housing and transportation. Levine Cava highlighted the importance of addressing these issues through a comprehensive and fiscally responsible plan. The mayor emphasized the need to foster greater public commitment to ensure residents’ trust in the proposed initiatives.
Levine Cava, who is seeking re-election in the upcoming mayoral election, aims to secure support for her bold and visionary bonding proposal. Having been elected in 2020 as the first woman and Jewish person to hold the position, she faces competition from other candidates, including Manny Cid, the mayor of Miami Lakes. Polling data suggests Levine Cava is currently leading in the race, with a potential runoff election scheduled in case no candidate secures a majority.
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s decision to abandon the $2.5 billion municipal bond referendum in favor of a more extensive bonding plan reflects her responsiveness to community feedback and commitment to addressing critical issues such as transportation and affordable housing. The revised proposal, set to be finalized over the next 18 months, aims to build greater public support and trust in the transformative initiatives envisioned for Miami-Dade County’s future. As the mayoral election approaches, Levine Cava remains focused on garnering widespread backing for her comprehensive and fiscally responsible “305 Future Ready” bond proposal.