No half-penny tax
Miami-Dade County is studying if there’s the political will to increase the half-penny tax affording mass transit improvements.
I voted for Alex Penelas’ half-penny tax and have seen no results except many municipalities with unneeded free shuttle services. Metrorail was not extended as promised, and other improvements also weren’t fulfilled. So, no, I will not be approving another transit tax.
Do we need better mass transit options? Yes. Do I trust the funds will be put to that good use? No.
Susan Ackley, Miami Shores
This story was originally published March 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM with the headline "No half-penny tax."