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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 […]

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

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

This past Monday evening, Feb 10, 2025, WakeUp NMB hosted our Monthly General Membership Meeting, where we were pleased to welcome our guest speakers, Chief Juan Pinillos and Deputy Chief Stuart Nichols. After more than a year with “Acting” Chiefs at the helm, it was truly exciting to have our permanent leadership officially installed just

Dear Neighbor, It’s hard to believe two years have already passed since our organization was founded—time certainly flies! WakeUp NMB continues to grow and make a meaningful impact in our city, and we are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support as we work to “shine a light on local government.” January: We kicked off the year

Results of the 2024 Run off election Congratulations to Commissioner-Elect Lynn Su! A heartfelt thank you to the 18% of residents who came out to vote—your voices made a difference, but we can and must do better. Civic engagement and staying informed are vital for the future of our community. We narrowly avoided disaster this

Election season is upon us and the candidates are officially out of the gate since last Friday, when the qualifying deadline for the August 20th primary election occured. Per The Miami Herald article from yesterday, be informed that “Florida is a “closed” primary state. That means that registered Democrats can only vote for candidates in

Introduction: At WakeUp NMB, our mission is to foster community engagement and ensure that the voices of North Miami Beach residents are heard. At our June General Membership Meeting, instead of having a scheduled guest speaker, we dedicated the gathering to discussing various ideas and concerns from our community members. The turnout and input were

Our May General Membership Meeting was a tremendous success, with Mayor Evan Piper as our guest speaker delivering an informative and candid presentation. Mayor Piper provided an overview of the various activities occurring at city hall, touching on many important topics. Among these were finance-related issues such as capital improvement projects, the five-year CIP plan,