City Commission Meeting - June 25, 2026

The City of Miami Commission held a meeting on June 25, 2026, which included extensive public commentary primarily focused on the city's participation in the 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement with ICE. Many community members and organizations urged the commission to rescind this agreement, citing concerns about family separations, racial profiling, and negative impacts on community trust and public safety. The police department clarified that detainers were only applied following criminal arrests and emphasized efforts to maintain community trust. The commission also discussed the impacts of the state's Live Local Act on local zoning authority, with members expressing concerns about overdevelopment and loss of local control. Several resolutions were passed, including those related to greenway funding and environmental impact studies, with a substitution clarifying that environmental impact studies would not be removed. Additionally, the OmniCRA and Southeast Overtown Park West CRA approved grants and emergency purchases, including a $3.5 million grant for a conference center development and a $300,000 allocation for public art and beautification. An attorney-client session was scheduled to discuss pending litigation. Overall, the meeting featured significant procurement-related actions involving grant awards and budget allocations for capital projects, alongside policy discussions affecting future development and community relations.