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Ever Wonder Where Your Tax Dollars Go? Clerk Fernandez-Barquin Can Show You.
By Juan Fernandez-Barquin at Community Newspapers
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Understanding how public dollars are collected and spent is an important part of transparent government. That is why my team and I are proud to introduce the new Miami Dade County Financial Transparency Dashboard (https://www.miamidadeclerk.gov/clerk/transparency-dashboard.page), an interactive onli
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Why this matters in The Miami
The new Miami Dade County Financial Transparency Dashboard is a significant step towards open government in a county where residents from Little Havana to Miami Beach have a vested interest in how their tax dollars are being spent. As the county grapples with issues like sea-level rise and hurricane preparedness, it's crucial that residents can see exactly how their money is being allocated to address these pressing concerns. The dashboard's user-friendly format will allow residents to easily track expenditures in their own neighborhoods, such as Wynwood's arts initiatives or Brickell's infrastructure projects. By providing this level of transparency, Clerk Fernandez-Barquin's office is empowering residents to hold their government accountable and make informed decisions about the future of their communities. This increased transparency can also help build trust between residents and the county government, which is essential for effective governance in a diverse and vibrant city like Miami.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: Community Newspapers ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Understanding how public dollars are collected and spent is an important part of transparent government. That is why my team and I are proud to introduce the new Miami Dade County Financial Transparency Dashboard (https://www.miamidadeclerk.gov/clerk/transparency-dashboard.page), an interactive onli
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