Tag: North Miami
The undeniable case against Duke Sorey for City Manager. (North Miami Mayor and Council can’t say they weren’t warned.)
In a normal city, public records requests are made through the Clerk’s office, which serves as a conduit between the requester and the departmental custodian of the records. In North Miami, however, former City Manager…
North Miami City Manager Search – The Final Fifteen
The North Miami Mayor and Council have begun interviewing some of the fifteen finalists for the position of City Manager. We reviewed the applications and resumes submitted by all of them and compiled a brief…
North Miami: The true cost of Duke Sorey’s Red Garden Sinkhole? It’s anyone’s guess! (UPDATED)
With interviews set to begin this week, the North Miami Mayor and Council have finally begun their search for a permanent city manager. Forty two individuals applied for this position online, and another 73 submitted…
BREAKING: Glutton for punishment City of Miami hires Larry Spring “to handle the COVID-19 fiscal crisis!”
Al Crespo of the Crespogram News just reported that Miami City Manager Art Noriega just hired former North Miami City Manager Larry Spring as a consultant “to handle the COVID-19 fiscal crisis!” Billy Corben tweeted:…
Your Tax Dollars, Part 3: “Budget? What budget? We don’t need no stinkin’ budget!”
Just a reminder that on February 22, 2020, the City of North Miami was operating at a deficit of $4,153,430.77. As of today, according to North Miami’s Real-Time Debt Clock™, that hole grew to $5,053,361.91. Now…
Breaking: Mary Estime Irvin about to get evicted! (UPDATED)
North Miami Councilwoman Mary Estimé-Irvin’s self-inflicted woes are about to get a whole lot worse. Last month we reported that she’s been living rent-free in a house located at 155 NE 131 Street, North Miami,…
Your Tax Dollars, Part 2: Duke Sorey’s Red Garden Sinkhole – “The Consultants”
In case you’re wondering how much North Miami’s Red Garden and its “Super Bowl Experience” cost taxpayers, wonder no more. We’ve got the info. Or, some of it anyway. Truth be told, it’s anyone’s guess…
North Miami Parks Director Derrick Suspended with Pay
Under pressure from the North Miami Mayor and Council, as well as the residents he despises, Interim City Manager Arthur “Duke” Sorey took a bold step by suspending his good buddy and fellow strip club…
North Miami Friends & Family Plan: Derrick Corker, Employed for Life!
BREAKING: VotersOpinion just learned that North Miami Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Derrick Corker was suspended. No word on whether it was with or without pay, but we’ll update as soon as we find…
Your Tax Dollars, Part 1: The care and feeding of a North Miami politician.
On September 17, 2019, the North Miami Mayor and Council voted to pass a budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2019-20. And it meant absolutely nothing. They told former City Manager Larry Spring to cut…