Roy Coley
Coverage of Roy Coley in the Nexus archive.
- Aprueba comisión de Miami-Dade presentar expropiación para adquirir casi 10 acres en Fisher Island
Miami-Dade County commissioners voted 12-1 to initiate an expropriation process to acquire nearly 10 acres in Fisher Island for a fuel facility serving PortMiami. The vote followed concerns about the aging infrastructure and cost comparisons between modernizing the site versus building anew. Legal negotiations and a federal case involving Fisher Island and developers remain ongoing.
- Miami-Dade commission votes to file eminent domain to acquire just under 10 acres on Fisher Island
Miami-Dade County commissioners voted 12-1 to use eminent domain to acquire nearly 10 acres on Fisher Island for a fuel facility supplying PortMiami. Commissioner Raquel Regalado opposed the move, citing concerns about inheriting an aging infrastructure, while others argued upgrading the site is more cost-effective. The decision follows unsuccessful negotiations and will trigger a 30-day statutory negotiation period with property owners.
- Miami-Dade mayor announces leadership shakeup amid Fisher Island fuel depot dispute
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced resignations of County COO Jimmy Morales and PortMiami Director Hydi Webb amid a lawsuit by Fisher Island residents opposing the sale of a fuel depot. Residents argue the sale violates a prior agreement and claim the county's eminent domain threat is unconstitutional, with a separate federal lawsuit ongoing. Roy Coley was promoted to deputy mayor, and Frederick Wong will serve as PortMiami's interim director.