Miami Political Leaders Convene for Key Committee and Planning Sessions

Governance and Nominations Take Center Stage in Miami

Today, Friday, February 13, 2026, marks a day of focused administrative and committee-level activity across Miami’s various governmental layers. While the City Commission held its regular session yesterday, today’s schedule is defined by critical preparatory meetings and specialized board activities that will shape the leadership and policy direction of the city’s urban core and county-wide services.

Miami Downtown Development Authority Nominating Committee

A primary focus of today's political activity is the meeting of the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Nominating Committee. Scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the Alyce M. Robertson Conference Room on South Biscayne Boulevard, this session is essential for the future governance of the DDA. The committee is tasked with reviewing candidates and preparing recommendations for upcoming vacancies on the DDA board.

The DDA remains a powerhouse in Miami’s economic landscape, overseeing the growth of the urban center and managing significant tax-increment financing for infrastructure and beautification. Today’s nominating session is a prerequisite for ensuring that the board remains fully staffed with leaders capable of navigating the city's rapid expansion and its role as a global tech and finance hub. A second DDA event, a public relations workshop originally slated for this afternoon, was noted as cancelled, focusing all DDA attention on the morning’s nominating process.

County-Wide Coordination and Labor Negotiations

At the county level, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is holding its Aides' Agenda Briefings this morning at 9:30 a.m. These briefings serve as a vital coordination point for the legislative process, allowing staff and aides to review the complex items set to appear before the full Board of County Commissioners during their next regular session on February 17. These sessions are where the technical details of county ordinances, zoning changes, and budget amendments are refined before public debate.

Meanwhile, across the bay, Miami Beach officials are continuing intensive labor negotiations. Today features the fifteenth bargaining session with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), starting at 10:00 a.m. at Miami Beach City Hall. These sessions are pivotal for the city's operational stability, as they address the contracts and working conditions for a significant portion of the public workforce during a period of continued economic adjustment in South Florida.

Executive Context

The day's events occur under the continued leadership of Mayor Francis Suarez, whose term was extended through late 2026 following previous commission votes to realign election cycles. The administration remains focused on high-level international engagement, including ongoing preparations for Miami’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and continued interest in hosting global forums later this year. Today’s committee and briefing sessions ensure that the underlying machinery of the city and county remains aligned with these broader executive goals.