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William McAllister IV
Local 1403 President
President’s Report
honestly, “I don’t have a stake in this
outcome—but I do care about whether
it works.”
That posture matters. It allows leaders, labor, administrators, and elected
of昀椀cials to speak candidly about constraints, unintended consequences,
and second-order effects. It creates
space for solutions that are technically
sound, 昀椀scally responsible, and publicly defensible—even if they are not politically easy.
In debates like property tax reform, trust is the currency that
allows hard truths to be heard. Without it, every concern is dismissed as self-interest and every warning as obstruction.
A Moment for
Serious Governance
Property tax reform is not inherently good or bad. It is conse-
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quential. It deserves rigorous modeling,
transparent assumptions, and honest
engagement with those responsible for
delivering essential services.
For 昀椀re districts, local governments,
and the communities they serve, the
goal should not be to “win” the debate—
but to ensure that whatever changes
are made preserve public safety, 昀椀scal stability, and long-term obligations.
These are precisely the moments when
trusted counselors matter most—when decisions are shaped
not by partisanship, but by competence, integrity, and a shared
responsibility to the public.
If Florida gets this right, it will be because the conversation
stayed grounded in facts, trust, and an understanding that some
systems—especially those that save lives—require stability as
much as reform.
7th Annual
AU TI SM B IK E RI DE
ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ
Riding for a Cause
CHAIRMAN
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DISTRICT 10
Proudly supports
WITH MASTER OF CEREMONIES
MDFR - LOCAL 1403
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Headquarters & Training Facility
SATURDAY
APRIL 11, 2026
9300 NW 41 ST. Doral, FL 33178
Your courage, integrity, and hard work make a
difference every day, and we are grateful for the
way you make our community your priority.
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P E D AL S U P
Long Route (40-Mile) 7:15 AM
Short Route (12-Mile) 7:30 AM
Must be 18 years & over to ride
Kidz Bike Rodeo & Fun Ride:
8:30 AM-10 AM inside the Training Facility
Sponsored beverages and light bites
Thank you for your service and dedication to
Miami-Dade County.
REG IS TE R & RID E
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CONTACT & SPONSORSHIP INFO
Lt. Jeanette Harrington 786-331-5204
Saylin Paez 305-593-6100 Ext. 101
I am proud to support you, and District 10
proudly stands with you as well, in appreciation
of all that you do to protect and serve our
residents.
DISTRICT 10@MIAMIDADE.GOV
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