Why Do We Need a Miami Corruption Tracker?

The level of public corruption across Miami-Dade in the last few years has been shocking. Just as shocking is the level of special interest influence being pushed by lobbyists, real estate developers, and the construction industry, who stand to profit from friendly government. It is imperative for organizations like ours to ensure that Miami-Dade County residents have easy access to information about their current officials and candidates for public office. By providing transparent access to this crucial data, we empower residents to make informed decisions and hold their leaders accountable. In a political landscape where information is power, we firmly believe that sunshine is the best disinfectant. 

We believe Miami-Dade residents deserve more comprehensive information about their current and former elected officials. Although many news outlets and publications, such as the Miami Herald, Political Cortadito, Miami New Times, Al Crespo, The Florida Bulldog, and Billy Corben, have reported on and uncovered some of this information, we wanted to create a comprehensive website to compile it all. While this site is a constantly evolving work-in-progress, we hope residents find it useful.

Who is Behind This?

We are a Florida-based, 501(c)4 not-for-profit organization focused on pocketbook issues.

Public corruption harms taxpayers by diverting resources meant for public services and infrastructure, leading to higher costs and lower quality. It undermines trust in government, fosters unfair decision-making based on favoritism, and stifles economic growth. Ultimately, taxpayers pay more for less, bearing the burden of corrupt practices. 

Our Sources

Over several months, our team gathered data from various sources, submitted public records requests and organized it into a user-friendly format.

Campaign Finance and Donor Information:

State campaign finance reports:

• Contribution Records
• Expenditure Records
• Funds Transfer Records
• Other Distribution Records
• All Active Committees
• Download Candidate List
• Candidates, Campaign Documents and Committees

City of Miami clerk’s campaign reports:

• City of Miami Political Committees (2016 – present): 
• City of Miami Candidates (2025 race): 
• November 3, 2015 City of Miami General Municipal Election
• November 5, 2013 City of Miami General Municipal Election and Special Election
• November 1, 2011 City of Miami General Municipal Election
• November 3, 2009 City of Miami General Municipal Election
• 2007 City of Miami reports: 

City of Coral Gables Clerk:

• Clerk’s elections page
•  City of Coral Gables campaign reports (2021-present)

Miami-Dade candidates:

• Miami-Dade County Candidates (2024)
• Search financial report transactions

Miami-Dade Political Committees:

• All Miami-Dade Political Committees (from 2006-present)

Sunbiz Data:

• Corporate Data File
• Fictitious Name Data File – Division of Corporations – Florida Department of State
• Download a quarterly data file

Miami Dade County Commission Voting Record Search:

• Miami-Dade Commission Legislation

Miami-Dade County contractor data:

• Miami Dade County Contractor disbursements search

Lobbyist Information:

Miami-Dade County Lobbyist Information:

• Miami-Dade Lobbyist Registration

State Lobbyist Directory:

• Download Formatted Lobbyist Registration Data
• Registered Legislative Branch Lobbyist Directory 
• Legislative Firm Directory
• Registered Executive Lobbyists 

Criminal Charges:

Miami-Dade Clerk of Court and Comptroller:

• Criminal Justice Online Case Search

Federal Court Cases:

• US Courts PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records)

Violations of Florida Election Law:

Florida Election Commission

• Search Florida Election Commission Final Orders

Ethics Complaints:

Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics & Public Trust:

• Formal Opinions

Public record requests:

• Search existing City of Miami public records requests and make new requests here.
• Search existing Miami-Dade County public records requests and make new requests here.
• Miami-Dade County School Board public record request form
• Coral Gables public records request

Other databases:

• PPP Loan Search (from ProPublica)
• Miami Dade Employee Search
• Open Payroll Search