When it comes to public service as a member of the Miami Lakes town council, the emphasis is on service, because council members don’t receive a salary (though the mayor does).      Council members have some financial benefits: Each elected official receives a $500 monthly car allowance; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; an $803 monthly allowance that could perhaps pay for expenses to...

The race for Miami Lakes town council Seat 6 is underway.       Five candidates are competing for the office that may be decided in a special election on April 9.        Former Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, a town resident, will moderate a candidate forum at Town Hall on March 7.      Seat 6 became vacant in November when former Vice Mayor Carlos O. Alvarez resigned,...

The race for Miami Lakes Town Council Seat 6 is underway. Five candidates are competing for the office that may be decided in a special election April 9.  Former Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, a town resident, will moderate a candidate forum at Town Hall on March 7.  The candidates have all been active volunteers on town committees and some have previously sought or held public office.  To run for the...

Miami Lakes officials are blaming contractors for Comcast for two disruptions to traffic and businesses within five days along Northwest 67th Avenue near Main Street. The afternoon of Feb. 22, a gas line was cut in the street near Miller’s Ale House, prompting Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to respond and several restaurants and businesses to close and traffic was detoured to New Barn Road. On Monday afternoon as rush hour was building...

There are five candidates seeking to win Seat 6 on the Miami Lakes council dais, and the public will get to hear their platforms during a forum on March 7. Attorney and former Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas will moderate the panel; the town is hosting the event. The candidates in the Special Election to be held April 9 are Hector Abad, Esther Colon; Bryan Morera; Nelson Rodriguez and John Rogger. To read more about them click...