“A City Where Every Family Can Thrive”: Alyssa Crocker’s Plan to Make Miami Affordable and Accountable

Alyssa Crocker, who's running for Mayor of Miami, said she wants to expand down payment assistance programs, prioritize land trusts for long-term affordability, and use public-private partnerships to create pathways for working families, veterans, and domestic violence survivors to become homeowners. (Photo Courtesy of Crocker)

Name: Alyssa Crocker

Campaign Website: www.AlyssaForMiamiCityMayor.com

Contact Email: Alyssa@AlyssaForMiamiCityMayor.com

Background: I’m a mother, an advocate, and a proven legislative voice who has taken on powerful special interests and won. In Tallahassee, I fought for reforms that others said were impossible, passing life-saving legislation and holding the powerful accountable.

I bring the same relentless advocacy and fiscal responsibility to Miami. I know what it means to challenge a system designed to protect special interests because I’m someone that system failed. I’m running for mayor to bring long-overdue justice, transparency, fiscal responsibility, and reform to Miami.

Families deserve leaders who fight for them, not backroom deals. My mission is simple: to make Miami affordable, accountable, and inclusive — a city where every family has a fair chance to thrive.

Affordable Housing & Development: What is your definition of “affordable housing” for Miami residents?

Affordable housing means that no Miami family should spend more than 30% of their income on rent or mortgage, with units available across income levels—from working-class families to seniors and veterans — so every community has a seat at the table.

How many affordable housing units do you commit to building or preserving in your first term, and what is your timeline?

Through my Affordable Housing Initiative with Mount Sinai CDC and trusted partners, I will preserve 6,000 existing affordable units and deliver 4,000 new homes within four years — for a total of at least 10,000.

Unlike plans that inflate numbers with one large tower, my approach ensures townhouses and small homes in vulnerable neighborhoods to strengthen families and build generational stability.

Mid- and high-rises will be built only in areas where density is sustainable and makes sense. This plan is fiscally responsible, rooted in community partnerships, and designed to prevent displacement while creating real pathways to ownership.

Renters, Evictions & Tenant Protections: What policies will you support to prevent unjust evictions and protect renters?

I will strengthen tenant protections through just-cause eviction standards, enforce transparency in landlord practices, and create an early-warning system that flags patterns of predatory evictions before families are displaced.

How will you expand tenant access to legal aid or rental assistance?

By expanding the city’s partnership with legal aid nonprofits and dedicating a portion of Miami Forever Bond and federal housing funds to rapid-response rental assistance, ensuring families can access help before they fall into homelessness.

Homeownership & Equity: What policies will you propose to support first-time or low-income homebuyers in Miami?

I will expand down payment assistance programs, prioritize land trusts for long-term affordability, and use public-private partnerships to create pathways for working families, veterans, and domestic violence survivors to become homeowners.

How will you ensure housing programs are accessible to immigrant, like Haitian Creole and Spanish-speaking communities?

I will require all city housing programs to be multilingual, with outreach conducted directly in Little Haiti, Allapattah, Liberty City, and Overtown. This includes trusted messengers and community partners to guarantee families receive clear, culturally appropriate information.

Public Land & Climate Resilience: Do you support using city-owned land for affordable housing? If yes, how would you prioritize parcels?

Yes. I will prioritize parcels near transit hubs, schools, and flood-resilient zones. In flood-prone areas, land should be used for green infrastructure or resilient housing only, ensuring development does not worsen displacement or climate risks.

Budget, Accountability & Governance: How will you fund affordable housing initiatives? If resources are limited, what would you deprioritize?

We will fund housing through a mix of city bonding, federal HUD grants, public-private partnerships, and adaptive reuse incentives. If resources are limited, I will deprioritize vanity projects and redirect funds to core needs — housing, infrastructure, and resilience.

What metrics will you use to measure progress, and will you commit to publishing annual accountability reports?

I will measure progress by units built/preserved, rental cost reduction, and reduced eviction filings. Yes—I will publish an annual Housing Accountability Report with transparent data accessible to all residents.

Vision & Leadership: Why are you running for mayor, and what legacy do you want to leave in housing?

I'm running for mayor because Miami’s families are being priced out, while corruption and lack of accountability in government and corporate development continue to erode trust.

My legacy will be ensuring Miami is a city where housing is affordable, government is accountable, and every child can grow up in a stable home and community with a fair chance to thrive.

What one major housing policy or project would you be most proud to accomplish by the end of your term?

I will be most proud of establishing Miami’s first permanent Affordable Housing Trust Fund. This isn’t just about building units; it’s about building trust. The fund will guarantee that housing resources are managed transparently, directed responsibly, and protected from backroom deals.

It will stand as a permanent investment in affordability and equal access — so progress is no longer a campaign promise but a lasting commitment to every Miami family, including those who, like mine, have suffered when systems failed them.