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Commissioner Seat 1

Jerry Joseph

Phone305.792.1754
Email seat1@sibfl.net

News from Commissioner Joseph

Adhering to the New July 1, 2024 Laws

Adhering to the New July 1, 2024 Laws: Condo Transparency and Administration.

Safety in Sunny Isles Beach

Traffic safety is a number one priority in Sunny Isles Beach. At the April 18, 2024 Commission Workshop, I proposed for immediate action that our SIBPD and Parking Code Enforcement prioritize the elimination of FedEx, UPS, Amazon, Uber, and Lyft drivers from stopping or parking in the right lanes of Collins Avenue going north or south for deliveries or drop-offs.

Sunny Isles Beach Unveils Innovative Tech for Swift Emergency Response

During my tenure as Vice Mayor, I challenged Chief Edward Santiago to upgrade our capability to locate residents who may need police services when calling the non-emergency Police Communications Center. His team researched options and found the perfect solution.

Knowing and Trusting the Word of People Voted into Office

Residents are far more likely to form accurate impressions of a politician’s trustworthy characteristics if they get a chance to interact with them.

Fulfilling Promises to Residents

It is quite easy for elected officials to spew promises during election time and beyond. When an elected official takes office, it is easy for some to overlook their promises to Residents.

Advocating for our Waterways

It was my pleasure to ride marine patrol with Sgt. Rob Ostrov on a six-hour tour of Sunny Isles Beach Intracoastal waters. My goal was to determine how I could better serve our residents through discussions with our marine Sgt. Ostrov and better understand, through him, what steps could be taken to further safeguard the manatees. We see wake issues due to the time of year changes.

Keeping Local Dining Smoke Free

One of my goals as a Sunny Isles Beach Commissioner is to advance smoke free dining throughout our city, though we are on our own regarding state assistance.

Changing for the Better

What is happening to our City of Sunny Isles Beach? Since the last election, I have seen wonderful changes around our city that should be evident to most residents.

Miami-Dade Septic to Sewer Conversions and Existing Priorities

I recently had the opportunity to hear from and meet the Mayor of the Village of El Portal. El Portal is in a low-lying area in Miami-Dade County that borders the Little River, a tributary that empties into Biscayne Bay.

An Elevator Service Alert For All Hi-Rise Condo Owners

Recently I was contacted by a pregnant hi-rise condominium owner who was asking for assistance regarding repeated and daily service issues with the freight and passenger elevators in her building, causing pregnant, elderly and infirm residents to continually get stuck in faulty elevators or to walk up numerous flights of stairs.

Winston Towers 400 Condo Board Elections as an Example for our City

In January 2022, while I was a candidate for Commissioner, I was contacted by several condo owners at Winston Towers 400 regarding certain practices being conducted by the Condo Board that did not adhere to their by-laws affecting their upcoming board elections.

Addressing Our Residentially Displaced Population

This past month, it was my pleasure to do a ride a long with Detective Sasee Morales to understand the issues that face the residentially displaced within Sunny Isles Beach. I understand the concerns raised by our residents so I wanted to see what we could do.

Commissioner Seat 1, Jerry Joseph

Northern Area (Residential)
Elected after winning a Special Election on February 8, 2022