Below are the important Miami-Dade County Events that the Urban Environment League would like you to be aware of. Some are sponsored by the UEL, and we hope you’ll make the extra effort to attend these meetings in particular. Enjoy your summer!
July 15 – Nuclear Regulatory Commission Meeting about two additional nuclear reactors
July 13 – Waterfront Advisory Board – Virginia Key
July 15 – Parks Advisory Board – Virginia Key
July 21 – Planning Zoning and Appeals Board – Virginia Key
July 22 – City Commission Meeting – Virginia Key
July 29 – UEL Candidate’s Forum/Debate (State District 36 and 117)
August 3 – UEL Candidate’s Forum/Debate (State District 36 and 107)
August 11 – Election Meeting for UEL Members
August 12 – UEL Candidate’s Forum/Debate (County District 
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Thursday, July 15
The NRC and the Army Corps will host public meetings at the Homestead YMCA, Harris Center, 1034 NE 8th Street, Homestead, FL 33030. There will be two sessions, running from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., respectively. During these meetings, the two agencies will make the same presentations on the process, answer questions, and then collect comments on the scope of the environmental review from the public. Each meeting will be preceded by a 1-hour open house (noon to 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) to allow members of the public to talk to the agencies’ staff members one-on-one.
Tuesday, July 13
The Waterfront Advisory Board at 6:30 regarding Virginia Key Master Plan. The Waterfront Advisory Board is the first opportunity to see the completed PowerPoint by the UEL coalition made to present to the various boards.
Thursday, July 15
Parks Advisory Board at 6:30 pm regarding Virginia Key Master Plan.
Wednesday, July 21
Planning Zoning and Appeals Board at 7:00 pm regarding Virginia Key Master Plan.
Thursday, July 22
City Commission meeting [time uncertain] regarding Virginia Key Master Plan
At the Commission meeting, we anticipate discussion by City staff comparing the Community plan with the EDSA plan. The UEL supports the Community plan. Please let your voice be heard, commissioners need to hear all sides to make a reasoned decision.
Thursday, July 29th
Candidates Forum
Sponsors: URBAN ENVIRONMENT LEAGUE & TROPICAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
FL State Senate District 36 & FL State Representative District 117
Moderator: Oscar Musibay, Award Winning Reporter for the Florida Business Journal
South Miami City Hall
6130 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33143
7:00—9:00 Free Program, Doors open at 6:30
Invited Candidates:
State Senate District 36: Luisa Artiles, Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Alberto E. Fortes, J. Nillo, Julio Robaina
State Represenatative District 117: Ana Alliegro, Michael Bileca, Lisa Lesperance, Ernie Martinez, Jose Pazos, Marcus Rivchin, Juan Carlos Robaina, Ralph Rosado
Tuesday, August 3rd
Candidates Forum
Sponsors: THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT LEAGUE and MIAMI NEIGHBORHOODS UNITED
FL State Senate District 36 & FL State Representative District 107
Moderator: Roger Carlton – Former City Manager of Miami Beach, Former Acting
City Manager of South Miami
Simpson Park
55 SW 17th Road, Miami, Florida 33129
7:00—9:00 Free Program
Light refreshments will be served, Doors open at 6:30
Invited Candidates:
State Senate District 36: Luisa Artiles, Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Alberto E. Fortes, J. Nillo, Julio Robaina,
State Repesentative District 107: Gustavo Barriero, Tony Japour, Luis Garcia
Wednesday, August 11 – (For UEL Members only)
The Urban Environment League will hold its election meeting for Officers for the coming year. The event will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club. At this meeting we must ratify our slate of Board Members and elect Officers, so your presence is important. Please try to attend. The Coconut Grove Sailing Club is located at 2990 South Bayshore Drive. We will be upstairs, either inside or out, depending on the weather. In either case, come in casual comfort. Also, individuals can order sandwiches and drinks from the Bar as long as they pay with a credit card. So keep that as an option in case it makes for a long day for you.
Board: Proposed Slate
Fran Bohnsack, Erika Brigham, Greg Bush, Roger Carlton, Barbara Falsey, Anthony Garcia, Jennifer M. Garcia, Jeremy Glazer, Ruth Jacobs, Albert Harum-Alvarez, Jorge Hernandez, Nancy Liebman, Ernie Martin, Michele Markovits, Enid Pinkney, Benjamin Powers, Alberto Ruder, Sonia Succar-Ferre, Paul Schwiep, Violette Sproul, John Van Leer, Emilie Young
Thursday, August 12th
Candidates Forum
Sponsors: URBAN ENVIRONMENT LEAGUE & TROPICAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
County Commissioner District 8 Candidate’s Forum – We hosted the first District 8 Forum. We are anxious to see how the candidates have grown.
Moderator: Matthew Haggman, Award Winning Reporter for the Miami Herald
Thursday, August 12th
At Pinecrest Library Meeting Room
5835 SW 111th St, Miami, FL 33156
7:00—9:00 Free Program, Doors open at 6:30
Invited Candidates: Lynda G. Bell, Eugene Flinn, Albert Harum-Alvarez, Danny Marmorstein, Obdulio Piedra, Annette Taddeo
Know your candidates when you vote on August 24th in the Primary Election!
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