In accordance with Section 2.5(c)ii of the Town Charter, if six months or more remain in the unexpired term, the vacancy shall be filed by a nomination of the Mayor made within 30 calendar days following the occurrence of the vacancy, subject to confirmation of the Council. The nominee shall fill the vacancy until the next regularly scheduled election in Miami-Dade County at which time an election shall be held to fill the vacancy.
At the July 26, 2017 Special Call Meeting, the Town Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Mrs. Marilyn Ruano to occupy Seat 3, recently vacated by Vice Mayor Tony Lama. It is known to us that Miami-Dade County will be having a Primary Election on August 28, 2018.
Thus, in accordance with our Town Charter, the Town of Miami Lakes shall have the Special Election on August 28, 2018, the date of the County's next scheduled election.