Remarks by Marleine Bastien
167 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 6 of 7
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“It's good to hear that you will actually make home visits to make sure. Absolutely. Yeah, thank you so much. Next, I want to discuss the proposal to grant the fire chief authority to disconnect services to any building found in violation. While the proposal includes notice requirements, I'm concerned about how quickly these notices will be given, right? Because again, we want to be proactive. We really want people to have the information. We want them to do what they're supposed to do. So in this proposed change reflected in, is this proposed change reflected in the fire prevention code?”
Safety and Health Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“And then can you give us a couple of examples of what would consider imminent danger that would require such action?”
Safety and Health Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“What do you mean overcrowding? I mean, if there is an event, for example, and then you would be there, the space would exceed? The capacity, correct.”
Safety and Health Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“And then in terms of advance notice, how would you notify them? How would you communicate the need for that action?”
Safety and Health Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“Yeah, so with compliance issues, I understand that you will have a way to communicate and make sure you give them advance notice to correct it before.”
Safety and Health Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“Yeah. So I recommend, like I do support the item, but I recommend that we set some parameters to businesses, right? So they clearly understand when disorder can be authorized and what they're supposed to do. And then they need to have a clear understanding of the consequences, right? And then we also need to ensure that, my recommendation is that we need to ensure that a condition poses an immediate threat to life or people's at the risk of serious bodily harm that is you if utilities can remain connected with a clear definition of imminent danger it has to be clearly clearly clearly stated…”
Safety and Health Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“I'd love to hear my colleagues on this recommendation to see what they think. Thank you so much.”
Safety and Health Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“Yeah, before you respond, let me, so I recommended that we set some parameters to ensure the community clearly understands when disorder can be authorized. We should ensure that the condition poses an immediate threat to life or risk of serious bodily harm if utility remains connected with a clear definition of imminent danger. You correct, Mr. Chair? Second, that a written determination is documented. And number three, an emergency appeals pathway is available. These are the recommendations.”
Safety and Health Committee · Jun 8, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chair. I've been listening with attention, and I'm not going to make a long speech, but I agree with Commissioner Regalado. I think she's agreed to a lot of the amendments, and I'm ready to vote. If there is anything that can be anything specific right now that she can answer, Let her clarify it. From where I am right now, I'm satisfied and I'm comfortable, especially after listening to Commissioner Lopez, I'm comfortable to vote now. And if there is any clarification, let's make it and move it forward.”
Board of County Commissioners · Jun 2, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'd like to preface my quick comment to say that I support the item, Mr. Chair, and I thank you for bringing it. Since I've been elected, I've been committed to use every tool at my disposal to eliminate the housing crisis in Miami-Dade County. And then, as we all know, the infield housing program represents an important tool for the county, allowing developers to use infield housing for rent, for affordable rent, and then for sale. Stating that, we have already stated on record also that there are problems with it, and I think that's why, Mr. Chair, you brought the…”
Board of County Commissioners · Jun 2, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chair. You've opened, both of you, Commissioner Hardiman and you, you've opened such a window of opportunity for me, I cannot remain silent. And I agree with you, Mr. Chair, and Madam Mayor, it's not only about money. I think that there has to be a change. There has to be a change. because I don't want to repeat or go over all the issues brought forth by my colleague, Commissioner Hardiman, but I can tell you in District 2 and in our districts, we share a lot of spaces, District 3 and District 2, and I can tell you it is a huge problem. And I don't need to go over everything…”
Board of County Commissioners · Jun 2, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chair. Dear Lord, guide us, protect us, illuminate the lamps of our hearts, all of our hearts. Give us the strength to continue to serve all the residents of Miami-Dade County with love, courage, and compassion. We ask this in your name, dear Lord, as we all say, Amen.”
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee · May 12, 2026
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“I'd like to welcome each of you to the Housing Committee meeting. All right, today Commissioner Lopez is gracious enough to lead us in prayer. Thank you, Madam Chair. Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you very much. And Madam Clerk, call the roll.”
Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Thank you, Madam Chair.”
Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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“Thank you so much, Commissioner Lopez. All right, so today is a special day. It's Foster Care Awareness Month. So I'd like to invite my colleagues downstairs for short presentations, and then we will continue our meeting. Please join us downstairs. Downstairs in the well, I mean.”
Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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“I'm able to all set up for me. Good afternoon again, everyone. I'm Marilyn Bastien, representing District 2. And it is an honor for me today, as we recognize a National Foster Care Awareness Month and celebrate two incredible organizations and caregivers to support children and families across our county. First, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the Miami-Dade County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association and Citrus Family Care Network. Please give them a big round of applause. We want to recognize them for their continued dedication to our most vulnerable youth. The work you do every…”
Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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“You feed them. You take them to the doctor when they are sick. You give them all the love that they need in their most vulnerable times. Children in foster care deserve safe, loving, and supporting environments where they can heal, grow, and thrive. Many of them have been through serious traumas. That is why the work of foster parents, caregivers like you, and adoptive families, community organizations that support them is so important, extremely important. You step up with compassion, resilience, and love, and our communities are stronger because of you. I repeat, our communities are…”
Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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“Thank you. All right, so we have the proclamations. We'd like to call first. We'll start with Miami-Dade County Foster Care and Adoptive Parent Association. Please come in.”
Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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“I hate that sticker in the picture. Okay, so we're not going to be reading the whole thing. It says here, be it resolved. that Daniela Levin-Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Chairman Andrea Rodriguez, and members of the county commissioners on behalf of Miami-Dade County and this community do hereby proclaim May 2026 as National Foodstake Care Awareness Month. And then the second one says the same thing, I think. This is for Citrus. Same thing. Yeah.”
Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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“All right. Thank you. Citrus, would you like to say a few words?”
Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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“Thank you so much. For those of you watching at home, did you hear what they say? We need more foster moms and dads. We need more. Please reach out. Every child deserves to be loved. Every child deserves a family. Please respond to the call. Thank you.”
Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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“Thank you. So it's time to open public hearing. For anyone wishing to speak, I only have one card. When I call your name, please approach. And you have two minutes. I have Madame Renita Holmes.”
Housing Committee · May 12, 2026
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Housing Committee · May 12, 2026