NBC 6 Miami: Miami-Dade Nonprofits Sound Off on Budget Proposal
NBC 6 Miami story on Miami-Dade residents, nonprofits sounding off on nearly $13 billion budget proposal
A marathon meeting at the Miami-Dade County Commission drew nearly 200 speakers Thursday night, as residents and nonprofit leaders voiced concerns about a proposed nearly $13 billion budget.
The budget plan, which commissioners are debating after hours of public comment, has sparked criticism for slashing funding for community organizations while raising rates for essential services.