This past Monday evening, September 14, 2026, WakeUp NMB, along with the Eastern Shores Property Owners Association, hosted a Meet the Candidates forum to give our residents an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to become their next City Commissioner, as well as the two candidates seeking reelection to their second and final term

WakeUp NMB held another informative Membership Meeting this past Monday evening featuring our guest speaker, North Miami Beach City Manager Darvin Williams. Mr. Williams, who began in February, spoke with residents about the city’s current challenges and the work ahead as the administration prepares the upcoming 2026/2027 budget. He opened the floor to questions immediately

WakeUp NMB held its first General Membership Meeting of the year this past Monday night. Our Open Mic agenda gave members a chance to hear updates on city business and share their experiences, concerns, and suggestions. We were pleased to be joined by Commissioner Smith and Commissioner Su, who understand the importance of hearing from

WakeUp NMB hoped that 2026 would begin with professionalism, positivity, and maturity from our city’s leadership. Unfortunately, that has not been the case. That said, a supermajority of the Commission is demonstrating responsible leadership by committing to a professional and transparent process in selecting the next City Manager, and that deserves acknowledgment. What is deeply

2025 was a year of active engagement, civic vigilance, and community involvement in North Miami Beach. From exploring city initiatives to holding local government accountable, WakeUp NMB worked to ensure that residents had a voice and stayed informed on issues that affect their neighborhoods, safety, and quality of life. Each month brought its own challenges

This past Monday night, we held our WakeUp NMB November General Meeting, and our guests were the residents of North Miami Beach for an open mic discussion about all things City of North Miami Beach. We were happy to welcome new attendees from the Skylake neighborhood, who shared concerns about the lack of police visibility.

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

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