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Dear Colleagues: As we prepared the Miami-Dade County League of Cities’ 2016 Legislative Agenda, we were reminded of the many issues that affect our cities, towns, and villages. We were also reminded of the corresponding challenges faced by our elected offcials in establishing policy that touch upon a vast number of undertakings. Indeed, Miami-Dade County is a diverse metropolis with a myriad of needs. However, rather than including what oftentimes tends to be an overwhelming agenda, not by design but by necessity, we decided to focus our efforts this year on transportation and education. As a region, we all agree that one of the most crucial issues affecting Miami-Dade County is transportation. We can also agree that education continues to be a cornerstone for our children’s well-being and the future of the communities we serve. For these reasons, the MDCLC’s 2016 Legislative Agenda seeks to garner support around two basic – but far from simple – issues, namely transportation and education. As MDCLC’s incoming President and Legislative Committee Chair, it is my hope that we will unite our collective voices and concentrate our strengths to have the greatest impact possible in these areas. Sincerely, Commissioner Francis X. Suarez City of Miami 3