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Miami-Dade County Commission Seats Filled Unopposed Amid Budget Scrutiny

Five Miami-Dade County Commission seats were filled without opposition, while the state CFO identified $470 million in potential budget cuts.

In a series of recent developments in Miami-Dade County, five County Commission seats were filled unopposed, and the Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) highlighted significant potential budget cuts. **Unopposed County Commission Seats** On June 9, 2026, five candidates secured seats on the Miami-Dade County Commission without opposition. The unopposed winners include: - **Dr. Steve Gallon III** (District 1): Former Miami-Dade School Board member Dr. Gallon resigned from his position to run for the County Commission seat, succeeding Oliver Gilbert III, who vacated the seat to run for Congress. - **Anthony Rodriguez** (District 10): Incumbent Commissioner Rodriguez secured another term without contest. - **Juan Carlos "JC" Bermudez** (District 12): The current commissioner won reelection unopposed. - **Natalie Milian Orbis** (District 6): Appointed to the seat previously held by Kevin Marino Cabrera, Orbis now officially holds the position without opposition. - **Micky Steinberg** (District 4): Commissioner Steinberg secured reelection without a challenger. These uncontested elections reflect a trend of unopposed seats in Miami-Dade County, with other positions, such as certain school board seats, also filled without votes. **State CFO Identifies Potential Budget Cuts** Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia has identified over $470 million in "excessive, wasteful" spending within Miami-Dade County's proposed 2025-2026 budget. Ingoglia is urging county leaders to reduce spending and use the savings to provide tax relief to homeowners, while ensuring that essential services like police and fire departments remain unaffected. The proposed budget, which allocates nearly $13 billion annually, is under scrutiny as officials consider potential cuts to address the identified wasteful spending. The county's Office of Management and Budget is currently reviewing the budget to determine areas where reductions can be made without compromising essential services. These developments highlight ongoing efforts within Miami-Dade County to address fiscal responsibility and ensure that taxpayer funds are utilized effectively.

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Gallon among five to win Miami-Dade Commission seats unopposed | South Florida Times — sfltimes.com
WLRN — wlrn.org
WLRN — wlrn.org
Florida Money Cop Says Miami-Dade Blew $470 Million, Wants Cash Sent — hoodline.com
Budget — miamidade.gov
"Five Miami-Dade County Commission races are decided with no vote" — WLRN
"Blaise Ingoglia Says Miami-Dade Budget Contains $470 Million in Wasteful Spending" — The Florida Pundit
"Miami-Dade County Commission Seats Filled Unopposed Amid Budget Scrutiny" — Hoodline
"Miami-Dade County Commission Seats Filled Unopposed Amid Budget Scrutiny"