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NewsMiami Today NewsAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade County asks voters to approve advertising in public parks

Miami-Dade County has placed a measure on the November ballot to authorize advertising within county-owned parks to generate revenue for the parks department. The ballot measure does not specify the types of advertisements, the media formats, or the extent of advertising permitted.

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Why It Matters

If passed, this measure would change the funding model for the Miami-Dade County parks department by allowing commercial advertising in public spaces to offset potential tax revenue losses.

Key Facts

  • Miami-Dade County placed a measure on the November ballot to allow advertising in county-owned parks.
  • The primary goal of the measure is to raise money for the parks department.
  • The measure was proposed due to concerns that a separate state vote on homestead exemptions will reduce local tax revenue.
  • The ballot language does not specify the types of advertising allowed.
  • The ballot language does not specify the media formats for advertising.
  • The ballot language does not specify the volume or extent of advertising permitted.

Who's Mentioned

personMicky Steinberg“Commissioner who voted against the measure, citing a need for clear guardrails.”personVicki Lopez“Commissioner who expressed concerns about digital billboard light pollution.”personChristina White“County director of Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces.”personKeon Hardemon“Commissioner who was absent for the vote.”locationMiami-Dade County“The jurisdiction where the charter amendment is proposed.”personAnthony Rodriguez“Chairman of the commission who introduced the vote for the charter amendment.”personRaquel Regalado“Commissioner who voted against the measure, citing concerns over potential banne”personKionne McGhee“Commissioner who voted against the measure.”personDaniella Levine Cava“Mayor of Miami-Dade County.”personRené García“Commissioner who voted against the measure.”