Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo Sues City Over Election Delay Ordinance

Lawsuit Challenges Election Ordinance

• 🏛️ The City of Miami is facing a lawsuit over an ordinance that pushed back the municipal election by a year.
• ⚖️ The ordinance aimed to move Miami's elections to even years, which supporters claimed would boost voter turnout.
• ❌ Critics, however, described the move as a power grab.

Commissioner Carollo's Stance

• 💡 Miami District 3 Commissioner Joe Carollo stated that while the delay would benefit him personally by extending his term, he believes it is legally and morally wrong.
• 🚫 Carollo was one of two commissioners who did not vote on the ordinance to push back the November election to next year.

Legal Arguments and Opposition

• 📜 The lawsuit was filed by mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez, arguing the ordinance is unconstitutional and disenfranchises voters and candidates.
• ⚠️ Florida's attorney general has also stated that the ordinance is unconstitutional, citing a conflict with the 1985 Florida Constitution.
• 🤝 Despite past friction, Carollo supports Gonzalez's legal position, stating that the attorneys' arguments are correct.

Call for Election Reset

• 🗳️ The lawsuit asks the court to void the ordinance and reinstate the original election date of November 4th of this year.
• 🗓️ A related court hearing is scheduled, which could determine if candidates will be back on the ballot in November.