By Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Monday, April 8, 2024) – Shouldn’t the privilege to operate in our schools come with parents’ fundamental financial oversight RIGHTS? According to MDCPS Policy, the PTSA is an allied organization that can operate in the school at the “discretion of the principal”. Florida Statute 1014.05.10 states the right of a parent to participate in parent-teacher associations; …
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(January 26, 2024) – Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner, Sunny Isles Beach, FL, has been appointed as Vice Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Council on Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Council). Commissioner Stuyvesant was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President …
Read More »By Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Monday, December 4, 2023) – The PTSA is a membership-driven association. Local units are part of the National PTA which represents parents’ and students’ interests, rights, and “values”. The bigger the membership the greater the impact they can have on INFLUENCING LEGISLATION at all levels (county, state, and federal). Another interesting fact is that ALL executive …
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By Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Thursday, October 5, 2023) – It was a big accomplishment to have led and spearheaded the reduction of the Millage Rate by our City Commission, giving our residents a must needed break. We adopted the final ad valorem Tax Millage Levy Rate of 1.9000 Mills Per $1,000 of Taxable Assessed Value, continuing what has been a …
Read More »By Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Tuesday, September 5, 2023) – When it comes to governing, it is less what we can do alone and more what we can achieve together. Elected officials need to be made aware of what the issues are, reach out to the proper agencies and become agents of change in search of a solution. In January 2023 …
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City of Sunny Isles Beach official recognized for advocacy efforts during the 2023 Legislative Session (Tuesday, May 16, 2023) – The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized City of Sunny Isles Beach Commissioner Fabiola Stuyvesant with a 2023 Home Rule Hero Award for her hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2023 …
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By Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Tuesday, April 4, 2023) – Right now, the City is investing human and fiscal resources into putting together a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the next 10 years. In order for this plan to represent your ideas and interests, please complete the online survey and participate in the informative events to be held. Visit oursibparksplan.com …
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(Friday, June 3, 2023) – On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, the City of Sunny Isles Beach held a Special Election to vote on 14 proposed amendments to the City’s Charter. The following are the results: Appointment of Vice Mayor It was proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that the Vice Mayor be elected by nomination of the Mayor, …
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(Friday, March 3, 2023) – Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner for the City of Sunny Isles Beach, traveled to Washington, D.C., last month to meet with members of Florida’s congressional delegation and advocate for key federal issues that affect municipalities, including Sunny Isles Beach. “I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the lawmakers, and their staff, that took the time …
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By Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Monday, January 2, 2023) – As established in chapter 74 of our Code of Ordinances, the Commission shall be governed by Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure. Below are some of these rules in a nutshell: Order of Business: There shall be an official agenda for every meeting of the Commission, which shall determine the order of …
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