The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners convened on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Commission Chambers. The meeting featured extensive debate on the acquisition of the Fisher Island fuel facility via eminent domain, the launch of the long-awaited mental health center, and several major procurement items. Multiple public speakers, including city commissioners, cruise industry executives, labor representatives, and mental health advocates, addressed the board. The commission also passed two floor motions related to a feasibility study for hosting the 2035 World Expo and funding for the Miss USA competition, and directed the recapture of unspent FIFA World Cup funds.
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