Vibrant energy and undeniable culture have fueled Miami’s growth. But behind the scenes, the city’s spending is spiraling out of control.
Miami’s budget has expanded far faster than population growth or inflation can justify. New data from Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) found that since 2019, the city’s general fund has jumped 44%, an increase of $358 million in just five years. During that same time, Miami added 193 full-time employees, even though its population grew by only 23,000 residents.
Here’s what that means in real terms: for every new resident who moves to Miami, the city’s budget grows by $15,320. That’s not sustainable growth; that’s government bloat…