MIAMI — With a budget topping $1 billion and a countywide mandate from voters, Miami-Dade’s new sheriff, Rosie Cordero-Stutz, quickly became one of the most powerful figures in local government.
She also quickly learned how tough that power can be.
In her first budget fight in 2025, Cordero-Stutz asked for $93 million in additional funding but received $31 million. She calls it a lesson — not a loss — and says she’s ready for the next round…