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 »
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 …
