Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner

Tallahassee needs to listen to local governments and fix the Live Local Act. I've sent the letter below to the Florida Legislature copying mayors across the state urging changes that restore local control.

We support affordable and workforce housing, but this law is unlikely to deliver it. The height of many proposed buildings is out of scale with our city, and our infrastructure simply cannot sustain the projects this law allows. Cities know their communities best. I won't stop until the law is changed. Read more: bit.ly/CMBReso2026345…

Miami Beach is financially strong, and we're ready for Amendment 3.

The amendment raises the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and to $250,000 starting in 2028. It also lowers the annual cap on non-homestead property assessments from 10% to 5%. We estimate it could slow growth in our property tax base by up to $15 million per year.

We planned early, and we're prepared. We will keep delivering the high-quality services our residents deserve and make every taxpayer dollar count.

MB Recent Happenings: Over the past several weeks, I've had the privilege of showing up for @MiamiBeachNews, from neighborhood meetings and school visits to galas, ceremonies, cultural celebrations, and business openings. Every event reminded me why I love this city: our residents and businesses are engaged, proud, and invested in our shared future. Here's a look at where I've been.

✅ Smart City Expo Miami Keynote Remarks
✅ Flamingo Park Neighborhood Meeting
✅ Art Martineau Plaque Unveiling Ceremony
✅ Jupiter Festival: Business Forum
✅ Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
✅ Eleventh Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Conference
✅ MB Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
✅ YUCA 105 Hispanic Heritage Celebration
✅ Miami Business Club Gala
✅ FIU October 7th Program
✅ Maison Orel South Beach Grand Opening
✅ SOFNA Board Meeting
✅ Miami Fashion Week Conference
✅ SoBe West Community Meeting
✅ Bais Yaakov Of Miami School Visit
✅ Annual Go Pink! C-Note Dinner
✅ Sabor Latino Celebration of Heritage
✅ Economic Club of Miami Forum
✅ Miami Beach United Members Reception
✅ GMBHA's Sargassum & Hospitality Webinar
✅ Hispanic Heritage Awards at Ole Ole Steakhouse
✅ South Florida Symphony Orchestra 26/27 Season Kickoff
✅ PHS Islands Association Meeting
✅ A Pasta Bar Sunset Harbour Opening
✅ Judge Irving and Hazel Cypen Street Naming Ceremony
✅ 13th Annual Private Wealth Latin America & Caribbean Retreat
✅ eMerge Americas Miami AI Summit

The @TheMiamiBeachCC is about to get even more connected! The frame is now in place for the glass skybridge linking the Convention Center to the new @GrandHyatt Miami Beach. This climate-controlled walkway will make it easy for guests to move between the two buildings, and it will help us secure additional premier conventions. We look forward to welcoming the Grand Hyatt when it opens in late 2027!

Today is Election Day and I encourage everyone to get out and vote. Your voice matters. Shanyn and I made our voices heard! Every vote is an opportunity to help shape local decisions that impact our daily lives. 🇺🇸