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PRESS RELEASE
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Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 28, 2018
City of Miami Beach Chosen as a Finalist for All-America City 2018
— Recognized for its Innovation and Cross-Sector Collaboration —
Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach was recently selected by the National Civic
League (NCL) as a finalist for All-America City (AAC) 2018. The prestigious designation
recognizes cities that lead the nation in addressing today’s current issues in innovative ways,
while addressing equity and actively engaging residents throughout the action-planning process.
The city was evaluated in the areas of: community vision and pride, public participation, civic
engagement, inclusiveness, community story and diversity. In particular, the city was recognized
for its community-driven projects in the areas of education, transportation and resiliency.
“I’m proud to see our great city recognized for our proactive efforts and build the momentum in
our community as we move forward in the competition,” expressed City Manager Jimmy L.
Morales. “This designation truly presents a unique opportunity to evaluate our efforts in
addressing our community’s challenges and gain support by fostering new community
partnerships.”
Like America itself, the All-America City Award has changed over the years. In the beginning,
winning cities were often those that demonstrated local government reform and efficiency
including housing and infrastructure improvements. Today, the cities are an extension of the
ground-level efforts – embodying the true diversity and innovative action in America.
"These finalist communities are building local capacity to solve problems and improve their
quality of life,” shared National Civic League’s President Doug Linkhart. “The National Civic
League is honored to recognize these communities, and views their efforts as critical in
addressing the challenge to communities issued by the 1968 Kerner Commission, to make good
the promises of American democracy to all citizens – urban and rural, white, black, Spanish
surname, American Indians, and every minority group.”
Sharing a bond of working to create more equitable communities through inclusive civic
engagement, the 19 other finalist range from large cities to small communities including:
Springdale, Arkansas; Placentia, California; Stockton, California; Longmont, Colorado; Decatur,
Georgia; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Battle Creek, Michigan; Las Vegas, Nevada; Charlotte, North
Carolina; Cincinnati, Ohio; Beaverton, Oregon; Allentown, Pennsylvania; Columbia, South
Carolina; Kershaw County, South Carolina; Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; El Paso, Texas;
San Antonio, Texas; Pasco, Washington and Tacoma, Washington.
The final competition will take place at the NCL conference in Denver, Colorado from June 22 to
24. At the conference, the city’s chosen representation will present to the AAC jury its future
vision and community action -- showcasing its culture and diversity in the process. Ranging from
students to elected officials, the passionate group will also participate in interactive workshops
and important dialogues throughout the weekend in an effort to empower these crucial parties to
implement their extraordinary ideas in their own community. Only ten winners will be chosen as
an All-America City.
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