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When: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024Polls Open: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue
The Charter doesn't limit residential uses on lots west of Collins Avenue and east of Harding Avenue. Except for lots zoned for municipal use and SD-B40, it's proposed that the Charter be amended to limit residential uses on said lots to detached, single-family, multi-family and townhomes only unless by unanimous vote of the Commission with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors.
Shall the foregoing amendment be adopted?
Yes [ ] 55.88%No [ ] 44.12%
The Charter doesn't limit residential uses on lots west of Harding Avenue. Except for lots zoned for municipal use and SDB-40, it's proposed that the Charter be amended to limit residential uses on said lots to detached, single-family only unless by unanimous vote of the Commission with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors.
Yes [ ] 57.26%No [ ] 42.74%
The Town Charter does not prohibit the subdivision of lots. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to prohibit the subdivision of lots, without the unanimous vote of the Town Commission with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors.
Yes [ ] 53.97%No [ ] 46.03%
The Charter doesn't mandate collection of monies or obligations due. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to ensure that, except for code enforcement liens, any monies or obligations owed to the Town exceeding $50,000.00 in 2024, indexed for inflation, shall not be extended, reduced, waived or forgiven by the Commission, except by its unanimous vote with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors.
Yes [ ] 60.20%No [ ] 39.80%
Shall the Charter be amended to prohibit any structure within Point Lake, North Canal and South Canal, except for marine structures used for private recreational or leisure purposes, that are permitted in the Town Code and are accessory and subordinate to an upland waterfront single-family home on lots abutting Point Lake, North Canal and South Canal?
Yes [ ] 63.72%No [ ] 36.28%
March 19 Election Results:Mayor Charles W. BurkettVice Mayor Tina PaulCommissioner Ruben A. CotoCommissioner Nelly VelasquezCommissioner Gerardo Vildostegui
Held Wednesday, March 20, 2024
When: Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Polls Open: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue🔢 Miami-Dade County Unofficial Voter Count 🗓️Click here for the Miami-Dade County Early Voting Schedule.(Early voting concluded on March 17, 2024)Candidate Statements from the Women League of Voters of Miami-Dade County.
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Race: Office of the Town CommissionWhen: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024Time: 6:00 p.m. Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue🎥 VIDEO: Commission Candidates' Forum **January Forum Held at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024🎥Jan. 31 Video Recording (audio file corrupted)📄Vendor Statement on Jan. 31 Technical Issues
Race: Office of the MayorHeld Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024Time: 6:00 p.m.Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue🎥VIDEO: Mayoral Candidates Forum
Held Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023Time: 6:00 p.m.Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding AvenueClick here to view the flyer.
The qualifying period for the March 19, 2024 election began on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 and concluded Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 at noon. Click here for the election notice.
When: Tuesday, November 7, 2023Polls Open: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue
Shall the Charter be amended to remove limitations on indebtedness for debt issued by the Town for emergency and/or infrastructure projects not exceeding $10 million dollars, only when the debt is repayable from such infrastructure project revenues, without any increase in ad valorem or property taxes?EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY: Currently, our Town’s Charter states that if the Town wants to borrow money exceeding 15% of the average annual property tax revenue for the past five years, and if it is not repayable within seven years, the approval of three Commission members and a majority vote from the Town electors in a referendum is required. This restriction applies to any form of debt, whether it’s for emergencies or improving Town infrastructure. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to allow the Town to borrow up to $10 million for emergencies or infrastructure projects provided that the Town can only do so if it is able to pay back the borrowed money using the revenue generated from the infrastructure project itself, and without raising property taxes.
Shall the Charter be amended to create a public hearing procedure, initiated upon majority vote of the Commission or a minimum of 10% of qualified electors in the Town, for a determination as to whether a vacancy on the Commission exists due to a commissioner ceasing to possess and maintain required qualifications and/or permanent residency within the Town?EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY: Currently, the Charter does not have a public hearing process if a commissioner ceases to possess the residency and qualification requirements to hold office. This Charter amendment would create a public hearing process before the Town Commission for a determination whether a member of the Town Commission possesses the residency and qualifications requirements in the Charter, which may be initiated by either a majority vote of the Town Commission, or a petition signed by 10% or more of the registered voters in Surfside.
The Charter currently provides that the Mayor and Commissioners are elected to two-year terms, with the Commissioner receiving the most votes becoming Vice Mayor. Shall the Charter be amended to transition to four-year staggered terms for the Mayor and Commissioners commencing with the 2024 general election, and for the Vice Mayor to be the Commissioner receiving the highest number of votes between the last two general elections beginning with the 2026 general election?EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY: Currently, elections are held every two years to choose a Mayor and all four commission members. This means that five elected officials start their terms simultaneously every two years. The commissioner who receives the most votes becomes the Vice Mayor. The proposed change to the Town's Charter would allow for "four-year staggered terms" for the Town Commission starting with the 2024 election.
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The Charter currently provides that the Mayor is elected upon receiving the highest number of votes. Shall the Charter be amended to require that the Mayor be elected by a 50% plus 1 majority vote, and to provide for a run-off election between the two candidates receiving the most votes for Mayor if no candidate for such seat receives a majority of the vote?EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY: This Charter amendment would require that the Mayor be elected by 50% plus 1 majority vote, and require the Town to have a run-off election if the mayoral candidate receiving the most votes does not receive more than 50% of the vote and there are three or more candidates in the mayoral race.
The Charter currently provides that certain employees may file an appeal with the Personnel Appeals Board if they claim to have been discharged or reduced in pay or rank without cause, but excludes the Town Clerk. Shall the Charter be amended to allow the Town Clerk to file an appeal with the Personnel Appeal Board for a claimed discharge or reduction in pay or rank without cause and request a hearing?EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY: Currently, almost all employees of the Town of Surfside have the right to appeal to the Personnel Appeals Board if they claim to have been discharged or receive a demotion in rank or pay without cause. The current Charter exempts the Town Clerk, a non-Charter employee, who is not provided the right to appeal to the Personnel Appeals Board. This Charter amendment would give the same appeal rights to the Town Clerk as are given to the vast majority of Town employees.
When: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Polls Open: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue View the 2022 Official Results and Certification.
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Reception 7 p.m. Swearing-In 8 p.m. Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue
View the results live on Election Day, Tuesday, March 15.
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Race: Office of the Mayor When: Tuesday, February 22 Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue **Come meet your Candidates WATCH the Mayoral Forum
Race: Office of the Town Commission When: Tuesday, March 1 Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue WATCH the Commission Candidate Forum
Virtual Clean Campaign Class - held December 1, 2021 - Hosted by the Miami-Dade County Elections Department and the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust
Town staff and representatives from FPL and Sunny Isles Beach, undergoing the utility undergrounding project, will be available to provide more information on the five ballot questions. Presentations will be the same on both days. Please note, Dr. Ted Kury was only available for the virtual day workshop.
WATCH: Wednesday, March 2 at 6 p.m. - Virtual Workshop via Zoom
WATCH: Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m. - Town Commission Chambers
SURFSIDE TOWN ELECTION When: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Polls Open: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue
MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM Race: Office of the Mayor When: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue **Come meet your Candidates Mayoral Candidates Forum Information Sheet
COMMISSION CANDIDATE FORUM Race: Office of the Town Commission When: Thursday, February 13, 2020 Time: 6:30 p.m. Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue **Come meet your Candidates
League of Women Voters - Voter’s Guide for the Town of Surfside’s election
Shuttle service has been cancelled until further notice, in an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 virus situation.
SURFSIDE TOWN ELECTION
When: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Polls Open: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue
League of Women Voters of Miami–Dade County Voter’s Guide for the Town of Surfside’s election Surfside Shuttle Bus Operation Extension
Surfside shuttle bus operation extended to 8:00 pm on the day of the Election, Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
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2018 General Election and Charter Amendment (Special Election) Voters Guide
Watch the Mayoral Candidates Forum of March 1, 2018
When: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue 02/22/2016 - Candidates Forum: Office of the Mayor - Watch Video 02/24/2016 - Candidates Forum: Office of the Town Commission - Watch Video CANDIDATES FORUM Race: Office of the Mayor When: Monday, February 22, 2016 Time: 6:30 PM Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue **Come meet your Candidates MAYORAL CANDIDATES Daniel Dietch Victor May Eli Tourgeman CANDIDATES FORUM Race: Office of the Town Commission When: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Time: 6:30 PM Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue **Come meet your Candidates TOWN COMMISSION CANDIDATES Jaymy Bengio Barry R. Cohen Daniel Gielchinsky Michael Karukin Tina Paul PLEASE VOTE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016
NOTICE - SURFSIDE TOWN ELECTION When: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Polls Open: 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers 9293 Harding Avenue
CANDIDATES FORUM When: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Time: 7:00 P.M. Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue **Come meet your Candidates
TOWN COMMISSION CANDIDATES Meredith Beattie Barry Cohen Michael Karukin Marta Olchyk Eli Tourgeman (Mayor Daniel Dietch was elected unopposed)
PLEASE VOTE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014
2014-03-18 Election Results