APPOINTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE INTERFAITH ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN. APPOINTEES: NOMINATED BY: Mayor Eileen Higgins Mayor Eileen Higgins (Non-Voting Alternate Member) Commissioner Damian Pardo Commissioner Damian Pardo (Non-Voting Alternate Member) Commissioner Rolando Escalona Commissioner Rolando Escalona (Non-Voting Alternate Member) Commissioner Ralph “Rafael” Rosado Commissioner Ralph “Rafael” Rosado (Non-Voti
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CITY OF MIAMI INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Date: April 13, 2026 Subject: Interfaith Advisory Council From: Todd B. Hannon City Clerk References: Agenda for June 11, 2026 Enclosures: List of members The Interfaith Advisory Council was created to function as an advisory forum for dialogue among faith leaders,…
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CITY OF MIAMI INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Date: April 13, 2026 Subject: Interfaith Advisory Council From: Todd B. Hannon City Clerk References: Agenda for June 11, 2026 Enclosures: List of members The Interfaith Advisory Council was created to function as an advisory forum for dialogue among faith leaders, religious professionals, community stakeholders, and City officials to identify opportunities for collaboration, address community needs, and provide guidance on matters where faith-based institutions intersect with public life. The Council may consider and provide feedback and policies on legislative and policy matters that may impact faith-based communities, including but not limited to zoning, land use, housing, community development, public safety, and social service coordination. The Council is a venue for the exchange of ideas and information related to community services, emergency response coordination, social support networks, cultural understanding, and initiatives that promote unity, compassion, and mutual respect across all faiths, denominations, and spiritual traditions. Through this Council, faith-based organizations may present recommendations, share community concerns, and collaborate with City leadership on initiatives that enhance quality of life for residents while fostering inclusivity and shared civic responsibility. The Council shall consist of fourteen (14) members. The fourteen (14) members shall be appointed to the Council as follows: (1) Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall appoint one (1) voting member and one (1) non-voting alternate member; (2) The Mayor shall appoint one (1) voting member and one (1) non-voting alternate member; the City Manager shall appoint one (1) voting member and one (1) non-voting alternate member. Twelve (12) appointments are required at this time. • Mayor Eileen Higgins has two (2) nominations for seats currently:1 1. Vacant. 2. Vacant. (Alternate Non-Voting Member) • Commissioner Damian Pardo has two (2) nominations for seats currently:2 1. Vacant. 2. Vacant. (Alternate Non-Voting Member) 1 This item was continued from April 9, 2026, Commission meeting. 2 This item was continued from April 9, 2026, Commission meeting. • Commissioner Rolando Escalona has two (2) nominations for seats currently:3 1. Vacant. 2. Vacant. (Alternate Non-Voting Member) • Commissioner Ralph “Rafael” Rosado has two (2) nominations for seats currently:4 1. Vacant. 2. Vacant. (Alternate Non-Voting Member) • Commissioner Christine King has two (2) nominations for seats currently:5 1. Vacant. 2. Vacant. (Alternate Non-Voting Member) • City Manager James Reyes has two (2) nominations for seats currently:6 1. Vacant. 2. Vacant. (Alternate Non-Voting Member) For your convenience, we are including a copy of the membership of the council. By copy of this memorandum, we are requesting that the Agenda Office place this issue on the June 11, 2026, Commission Agenda. TBH:ne c: Xavier Albán, Deputy City Attorney Miriam M. Santana, Agenda Coordinator 3 This item was continued from April 9, 2026, Commission meeting. 4 This item was continued from April 9, 2026, Commission meeting. 5 This item was continued from April 9, 2026, Commission meeting. 6 This item was continued from April 9, 2026, Commission meeting.
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