Local Councils Across Miami-Dade Convene for Departmental Overhauls and 2026 Election Planning

Local Governments Across Miami-Dade Set for Tuesday Sessions

Today, February 24, 2026, marks a day of high-stakes legislative activity across several municipalities in the Miami metropolitan area. From comprehensive administrative overhauls in Hialeah to the official launch of the 2026 election cycle in El Portal, local leaders are gathering to address structural reforms, infrastructure, and community welfare initiatives.

Hialeah Council to Vote on Major Departmental Reorganization

The Hialeah City Council is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall for a session featuring a sweeping reorganization of the city’s administrative branches. A primary agenda item is the final adoption of an ordinance aimed at streamlining operations by merging key departments. Under the current proposal, the Risk Management Department would be integrated into the Human Resources Department, while the city's public libraries would transition into a division of the Parks and Community Engagement Department.

The ordinance also proposes modernizing leadership titles, including the transition of the Executive Director of Finance Management to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role. To address the city's expanding public programming, the council will also consider the creation of a dedicated Special Events Department. Beyond these structural changes, the session includes public hearings for variance permits regarding local property developments and the appointment of new members to the Historic Preservation Board and the Cultural Affairs Committee.

El Portal Moves Forward with Election and Road Safety Plans

In the Village of El Portal, the Council is meeting today to establish the legal framework for the 2026 General Election. Legislators are expected to adopt a resolution officially calling for the election of the Village Mayor and Councilpersons for Seats 1 through 4, currently slated for November 3, 2026. This move ensures the village remains in lockstep with the Miami-Dade County Elections Department for the upcoming cycle.

Infrastructure is also a priority on today's agenda, specifically the "NE 2nd Ave Road Diet." This project, a component of the village's Five-Year Road Plan, focuses on enhancing pedestrian safety and traffic management through the implementation of new lane configurations and one-way street components along the corridor.

Community Outreach and North Miami Legislative Session

The North Miami City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the North Miami Council Chambers. The session is expected to focus on municipal operations, neighborhood improvement projects, and a review of fiscal adjustments for the second quarter of the year.

Earlier today, community support efforts took center stage as Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia and Doral Mayor Christi Fraga partnered for a large-scale food distribution event. Held at the Supervisor of Elections office, the drive reflects a coordinated effort by local officials to provide essential resources to families across the county as part of ongoing community outreach programs.