Is it just us, or do city managers keep failing upward? WakeUp NMB is once again bewildered, though not surprised, by how city managers who leave behind a trail of questionable decisions in one city are quickly recycled and rewarded in another. Just recently, our former City Manager, who left North Miami Beach citing personal …
WakeUp NMB: Shining a Light on the Revolving Door of City Managers Read More »
On October 9, the City of North Miami Beach released a video featuring Mayor Joseph proudly announcing the adoption of a “balanced” 2025–2026 budget that he says reflects both responsibility and impact. In the video, he highlights investments in infrastructure, public safety, community services, and beautification, and claims the city restored $5 million in reserves …
Fact-Checking the Mayor’s ‘Balanced Budget’ Claims Read More »
Let’s get this straight: The Mayor moved the North Miami Beach commission meeting so he could go on a taxpayer-funded trip to Japan. But when Commissioner LYNN SU North Miami Beach Commissioner couldn’t attend, because she was with her mother in the hospital, he refused to let her commission report be read into the record? …
Tonight, Sept 8, 2025, at the City of North Miami Beach Government Commission Meeting, State Representative Fabian Basabe said what many of us have been thinking for a long time. Although he doesn’t represent our city, he showed up, uninvited but absolutely welcome, and delivered a powerful and honest message about the dysfunction, corruption, and …
State Representative Fabian Basabe at NMB Public Comment Read More »
Bay Harbor Islands removes Joe Geller as Town Attorney after public push by Fabián Basabe For those of us who watch local government closely, this is a familiar story: concerns raised, red flags ignored, and eventually, a tipping point. North Miami Beach residents are already familiar with Joe Geller, he’s our City Attorney too, and …
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At the July 15, 2025 City of North Miami Beach Government Commission Meeting, Commissioner Lynn Su used her Commission Report to raise serious concerns about equitable treatment, unprofessional conduct by the City Attorney, and the alleged leaking of internal information related to her initiatives. We’re sharing her full statement, and the video of her remarks, …
We usually shine a light on local government. But after the June 17, 2025 Commission meeting, maybe it’s time we shine a microphone, too. Let’s talk about Resolution R2025-86 and the vote that shouldn’t have counted. At that meeting, a walk-on consent agenda item proposed changing the September commission meeting date to accommodate a taxpayer-funded …
If you’ve ever wondered how much dysfunction a city commission can pack into one meeting, North Miami Beach just set a new bar. Last night’s Commission meeting was a chaotic blend of late starts, marathon sessions (wrapping well after 1 a.m.), and reckless disregard for your tax dollars and public trust. WakeUp NMB has been …
WakeUp NMB Wrap-Up: A Masterclass in Dysfunction Read More »
An Open Letter to the Mayor and Commission Dear Mayor and Commission, I am writing on behalf of concerned residents who gathered last evening for our WakeUp NMB Membership Meeting. The meeting featured an open mic session, giving residents a chance to speak directly about issues impacting our city. The conversation reflected deep frustration, disappointment, …
Feedback to Commission- May 12, 2025-Open Mic Meeting Read More »
The City of North Miami Beach continues in a cycle of filling square pegs in round holes. It’s time for our elected officials to “Wake Up” and start holding accountable those they hire. Little progress is made during commission meetings with concerns constantly being pushed to the next meeting without resolution. We are still dealing …
Breaking the Cycle of Stagnation: A Call for Change in North Miami Beach Read More »
