Tell Miami commissioners to reject Agenda Item 18776

The Miami City Commission is considering Agenda Item 18776, a proposal that would allow off-site commercial advertising signs on construction fencing throughout Miami’s urban core.

The proposal is presented as a way to discourage graffiti — a misguided approach that would not deter graffiti but would introduce a new form of billboard advertising into some of the city’s most visible and heavily traveled areas. Billboards do not improve community character or reduce visual clutter. They add to it.

The proposal also raises significant public-policy concerns by designating a single private advertising company as the exclusive participant in the pilot program, without a competitive bidding or open qualification process.

Miami’s neighborhoods, streetscapes, and public spaces deserve thoughtful beautification efforts, not additional visual intrusion.

Use the form below to send a message urging the Miami City Commission to reject Agenda Item 18776. Feel free to personalize your message before sending.