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Vote Tomorrow!

By Nancy Lee On August 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Tomorrow is election day. Can we surprise everyone in the country and get more than 20% of Miami Dade County voters to vote? We can make a difference if you use your clout by voting. Take a friend or neighbor with you!

Thank you friends and neighbors….THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT LEAGUE.

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UEL Candidate’s Forum, District 8 County Commissioner

By Nancy Lee On August 17, 2010 · 1 Comment

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The Great Debate: July 29th

By Nancy Lee On July 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment


The Tropical Audubon Society and the Urban Environment League hosted a debate for Florida State Senate District 36 and Florida State Representative District 117 at South Miami City Hall. Oscar Musibay, Reporter for the South Florida Business Journal was the Moderator. We want to thank all the candidates that [...]

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Register to Vote Today so you can Vote in the Primary.

By Nancy Lee On July 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment

If you want to vote in the Primary, Registration closing is July 26th. Contact the elections department. Remember, most County Commission races are decided in the primary election. However, with so many candidates in the district 8 open seat, we expect the decision will be made in the regular election. You need 50% plus [...]

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The UEL Dinner May 19th: District 8 Forum.

By Tony Garcia On May 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

7 of the 8 candidates for the County Commission District 8 seat were at the UEL dinner last night and over 100 listeners were there to hear them. We now know how they stand on term limits, the strong mayor and other issues important to us all. We will [...]

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Still Time to RSVP for May 19th Dinner.

By Tony Garcia On May 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The UEL dinner May 19th has openings, sign up today! Call us at 786-472-0011 or email us at UELinfo@bellsouth.net. We have most of the candidates coming, it should be informative. Katy Sorenson’s County Commission seat leaves big shoes to fill… here’s hoping that we will identify that candidate on Wednesday!

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State Amendments 5 & 6: What are they?

By Tony Garcia On April 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment

AMENDMENT 5

STANDARDS FOR LEGISLATURE TO FOLLOW IN LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING

BALLOT SUMMARY: Legislative districts or districting plans may not be drawn to favor or disfavor an incumbent or political party. Districts shall not be drawn to deny racial or language minorities the equal opportunity to participate in the political process and elect representatives of their [...]

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