Community advocates concerned over proposed budget cuts in Miami-Dade

Community advocates packed Miami-Dade’s government center Sept. 4 to voice their concerns about the county’s proposed budget.

Maria Llorens from the nonprofit Miami Workers Center spoke out about a proposed $1 million cut to the county’s eviction diversion program.

“More than ever, people are at the brink of eviction and truly need legal assistance,” she said. “Reducing the capacity for the program would put them at risk of not being able to get help at a truly crucial time.”…

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