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Home / My Government/ City Officials / Mayor Eileen Higgins / News From The Office of Mayor Higgins

News From The Office of Mayor Higgins

Stay up to date on the latest news and important announcements from the City of Miami Mayor, Eileen Higgins.

Mayor Higgins Launches Miami Composting Pilot

Mayor Higgins Condemns Appeal, Defends Haitian Community’s Role

Mayor Higgins Welcomes Court Decision Extending Haitian TPS Protection

Mayor Higgins Names Senior Staff to Strengthen Respect, Trust, Results

Mayor Higgins Advances Plastic-Free Initiative on City Property

Mayor Eileen Higgins Delivers First State of the City Address

Mayor Higgins Moves to Speed Up Miami Permits for Homes, Businesses

City of Miami Celebrates Opening of Brisas del Sol in Little Havana

Miami Launches “Same Day–No Delay” Walk-Thru for Home Permits

Celebrating New and Revamped East Flagler Street

Miami City Commission Approves Safe and Ready Miami Bond

City of Miami Earns CDP 2025 A-List for Global Climate Leadership

City of Miami to Celebrate the Topping Out of the New Civic Center

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