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Billy Jean Louis

Billy Jean Louis

Billy Jean Louis is the founder and editor-in-chief of Miami Affordable Magazine. He can be reached at billyjeanlouis@miamiaffordablemagazine.org.

Russell Pledges 1,000 Affordable Homes in First Year as Mayor

Russell Pledges 1,000 Affordable Homes in First Year as Mayor

Candidate Information Name: Ken Russell Campaign Website: kenrussellformayor.com Contact Email: ken@kenrussellformayor.com Background: I'm a small business owner and was born in Miami. My mother immigrated from Japan in the 60s. My father was an American businessman working in Cuba through the 50s until the Castro

Bowdre’s Vision: A Housing Accelerator to Build 30,000 Affordable, Climate-Resilient Homes for Miami

Bowdre’s Vision: A Housing Accelerator to Build 30,000 Affordable, Climate-Resilient Homes for Miami

Name: Elijah John Bowdre Campaign Website: bowdre4mayor.com Email: info@mddc.miami Elijah John Bowdre serves as Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Cryptocurrency Task Force, where he leads the integration of blockchain and AI technologies into municipal governance—drafting Florida’s first blockchain legislation and shaping Miami’s crypto payment

“Affordable Housing Isn’t Affordable”: Realtor June Savage Aims to Redefine Housing in Miami

“Affordable Housing Isn’t Affordable”: Realtor June Savage Aims to Redefine Housing in Miami

Name: June E. Savage Campaign Website: www.MiamiMayorSavage.com Contact Email: June67@me.com Background: I’m a bilingual Miami native who believes that common sense, proactive planning and implementation are at the core of the development for a good future. I grew up in Pinecrest. With over 25 years

Higgins Highlights Record on Affordable Housing and Transparency in Bid for Miami Mayor

Higgins Highlights Record on Affordable Housing and Transparency in Bid for Miami Mayor

Candidate Information Name: Eileen Higgins Campaign Website: Eileen.Miami Contact Email: eileen@eileenhiggins.com Background: Eileen Higgins, who currently serves as Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 5 since 2018, has built a reputation as an ethical leader who delivers results: helping create or preserve thousands of affordable housing units, modernizing

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

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

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

Building for All: Candidate Pledges Affordable Homes, Tenant Protections, and Equity Across Miami Neighborhoods

Name: Xavier L. Suarez Campaign Website: www.xavierlsuarezformayor.miami Contact Email: xaviersuarezesq@aol.com Background: Suarez is a longtime public servant, attorney, and scholar dedicated to housing, equity, and community development. He currently serves as a Visiting Scholar in Law, Environment, and Economics Faculty Member at Florida International University and

Affordable Means Livable: Hepburn Outlines Housing Vision for Miami’s Working Class

Affordable Means Livable: Hepburn Outlines Housing Vision for Miami’s Working Class

Name: Michael A. Hepburn Campaign Website: www.MichaelHepburn.com Contact Email: michael@michaelhepburn.com Background: As someone who was born and raised in Miami — who attended our public schools, utilized our public transportation, played at our public parks and in our public streets — no one has to tell me about