Mayor's Budget Message

Fellow Residents and Honorable Commissioners:

First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the residents of the City of Miami and to the exceptional municipal workforce that has stood beside me throughout my time in office. Your dedication, professionalism, and service are what make Miami truly special — and what have made it the greatest honor of my life to serve as your Mayor.

As I present this Adopted Operating Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, I do so with immense pride in what we’ve accomplished together and unwavering hope for what lies ahead.

Our guiding vision of building a Miami for Everyone has never wavered. This budget reflects that commitment: responsibly managing our city’s continued growth while reinvesting in our residents’ prosperity, safety, and quality of life. We have delivered meaningful results and remained true to our promises — reducing our millage rate to its lowest point in 60 years, and successfully ratifying labor agreements with all four of the City’s unions.

This budget strengthens our core services — keeping communities clean and safe, enhancing emergency response on land and water, and expanding opportunities through financial savings and educational programs. It continues support for housing, childcare, and seasonal services, and preserves vital subsidies that protect our most vulnerable residents, from our youth to our seniors.

As one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, we understand that economic growth drives opportunity. This budget reflects a City government prepared to meet the demands of a modern economy and equipped to serve both long-standing residents and newcomers with excellence and equity.

While this is my last budget as Mayor, my belief in Miami’s future has never been stronger. We are delivering on our promises — and I have full confidence that the foundation we’ve built together will continue to grow, thrive, and serve generations to come. Thank you for the privilege of a lifetime.

Sincerely,

Francis X. Suarez
Mayor of Miami