City Commission Meeting - May 14, 2026

The City of Miami Commission held a meeting on May 14, 2026, where a significant portion of the discussion focused on a proposed $450 million public safety bond aimed at addressing the city's aging police and fire infrastructure. The bond would fund the construction of new fire stations, renovation of existing facilities, and improvements to the police headquarters and 911 call center to improve emergency response times. Public comments raised concerns about the bond's cost, transparency, and the city's existing debt, as well as issues related to the police department's role in immigration enforcement under the 287g agreement. Commissioners debated the timing of the bond referendum, ultimately deferring the vote to the May 28th meeting to allow for further review and public input. Additionally, the commission discussed the formation of a tree ordinance advisory committee involving local universities to address urban canopy preservation, and several ordinances and resolutions related to city governance, zoning, and public safety were considered and approved with some amendments and deferrals.