Metropolitan Dade County v. Metro-Dade Fire Rescue Service District

I respectfully dissent.

The County’s 1987 ordinance contravenes any fair interpretation of the 1986 amendment to the Dade County Charter. The 1987 ordinance effectively disenfranchises the residents of the Fire and Rescue Service District. I would affirm the trial court’s judgment with respect to section 18-33 of the Dade County Code. For reasons differing from the majority position, I would reverse as to section 18-27 of the Code.

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