Tag: Philippe Bien-Aime
Who will replace Phyllis Smith on the North Miami Beach City Commission? Here are the choices.
Phyllis Smith, who has sat on the North Miami Beach City Commission for 13 years, is finally termed out. Six individuals have qualified to run for what is referred to as the “open seat.” Here’s…
North Miami Mayor and Council put on a Budget Diet. And they’re not liking it one bit!
But … You gotta hand it to North Miami City Manager Theresa Therilus. Less than three months at City Hall, and not only is she doing the job that her predecessors couldn’t do, but she’s…
North Miami hires a new City Manager, and they picked a winner this time!
The North Miami Mayor and Council finally decided to think outside the box – and the city limits – when they voted unanimously by acclamation to hire Theresa G. Therilus, Esquire, as the new City…
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…
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…
Adios, Larry Spring. Good riddance! (UPDATED)
Larry Spring’s gig as North Miami City Manager is finally coming to an end. His last day is January 31, 2020. In a 4-1 vote, the Mayor and Council approved a proposed separation agreement that…
Fraudulent budget. Fraudulent bidding. Just another day in the City of North Miami.
Considering that North Miami city officials have been known to pass a fraudulent budget or two, it should come as no shock if they engage in fraudulent bidding processes. This latest in a long line…
Who knew “public service” could be so profitable? (Apparently, Philippe Bien-Aime did.)
We’re old enough to remember when North Miami mayoral candidate Philippe Bien-Aime promised fiscal responsibility if he was elected. As we all know, that promise went out the window before he was even sworn in…
North Miami’s Daily Deficit Reminder
With two days remaining in the Fiscal Year 2019, North Miami’s budget hole just keep on getting bigger and bigger. According to North Miami’s Real-Time Debt Clock™ , as of today the City of North…
Chaos on the Dais! North Miami Mayor and Council (Barely) Pass a Budget. (UPDATED)
We hope you got your popcorn, ‘cuz here’s the recap of the September 17, 2019 North Miami 2nd Budget Hearing you’ve been waiting for! As soon as City Clerk Vanessa Joseph took the roll call…
