Kionne McGhee
ActiveVice Chairman — 9
Miami-Dade County
Biography
Kionne L. McGhee, Esq., represents the spirit of determination, progress, and impactful leadership. From overcoming the challenges of a difficult childhood to shaping policies that benefit millions, McGhee’s life story illustrates the power of tenacity and vision to drive meaningful change.
Voting Record5 votes
| Date | Motion | Position | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Move the remainder of the items for first reading | yes | passed 11-1 | 1:25:30 |
| 2026-01-21 | Move for first reading | no | passed 10-2 | 1:26:02 |
| 2026-01-21 | Move the remainder of the public hearing items | yes | passed unanimously | 1:30:39 |
| 2026-01-21 | Move for second reading | yes | passed unanimously | 1:31:48 |
| 2026-01-21 | ordinance relating to zoning in unincorporated area, Downtown Kendall Urban Center revisions | yes | passed unanimously | 1:31:48 |
Key Statements7 statements
“And Mr. Chairman, we also lost another great leader, a national leader, Jesse Jackson, who passed away. And at this moment, we would like to take a moment of silence to recognize him for all the work he's done and the prayer for his family.”
Moment of silence for Jesse Jackson
“Because if we don't meet those budgetary projections, then we don't have the revenue that we expected to have, right? And so, you know, when you think about a program like this, part of the benefit to it, because I know this costs our taxpayers money, especially in areas where they're not, people are very confused about how the Red Speed camera program works.”
Discussion on item 14B-1 regarding Red Speed program projections and public understanding
“And so people are being tagged with this bill, and then for those of our districts who are most affected, they don't have the ability to, even for us to be re, to afford to be reinvested into their neighborhoods. And so it's one thing to be tagged, it's another thing for them, you to be able to reinvest it in the neighborhood that is getting the most, that are paying the most in the fees.”
Concerns about Red Speed program revenue not being reinvested in affected districts
“People are being tagged with this bill, and then for those of our districts who are most affected, they don't have the ability to even afford to be reinvested into their neighborhoods.”
Discussion of school speed safety camera fees and revenue allocation to districts
“We do have those funds coming into our district areas, but they have to be used. And I think some of us have already allocated those funds to certain things or organizations.”
Discussion of revenue allocation from safety camera program
“Aren't there a list out there that talks about the limitations as to how to spend and where to spend CRA dollars as we speak?”
Asking County Attorney about statutory limitations on CRA spending
“I'm not quite sure if reading these numbers can really give us a clear picture of an impact to a budget. The redevelopment of a community drives the projections of these numbers that are found within this report.”
Questioning methodology and basis of CRA financial projections in report