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FPL proposes smaller-than-expected electric bill increase for 2027 despite Hurricane Isaias costs
By Marcus Chen
North Miami candidate reinstated as others fight to get back on ballot days before election
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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A judge reinstated North Miami District 3 City Council candidate Jobans Jules to the ballot Friday, reversing a decision that had disqualified him just one day earlier, as several other candidates continue fighting to remain in their races ahead of Tuesday's election."The court vacates the October 29 non-final order," the judge said during Friday afternoon's hearing.But Jules is not the only candidate whose eligibility has been challenged.North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme is listed as disqualified from seeking reelection on the city's website. A court removed Desulme from the race after finding that he paid his qualifying fees through a personal account rather than his campaign account.In the District 2 City Council race, candidates Hector Medina and Laury Vanessa Metayer are also listed as disqualified. A judge removed Medina from the ballot because his campaign treasurer had not signed his campaign qualifying check."Candidates are gonna take advantage of any loophole and anything in the
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