Editor’s note: A version of this story was submitted to the Miami SunPost. When they update their site, a link will be provided.
A recent survey conducted by Barry University students found many weaknesses in North Bay Village, but the harshest words were reserved for government officials.
The student project categorized the government as having “corruption” and “self interest” in its’ inner workings.
According to a copy of the report obtained by the SunPost, the students also found that NBV has “almost no good and democratic leadership,” and also lacks sincere leaders.
“There is a lack of sincere leaders at NBV,” states the report. “They make campaign promises to the community and attain their votes, but afterward any sound communication efforts between them and the residents ceases. “
The report was created by two business classes at Barry University between the fall of 2013 and the spring of 2014. It’s based on a survey students distributed among residents. The report centers around problem areas the residents found most problematic such as cleanliness, traffic speed, flooding, and safety. However, the most scathing portion is buried with in the “weaknesses” section where the report takes aim at government officials and their handling of power.
From the report:
“Lack of agreement amongst leaders of the community and no strong sense of unity take the public’s interests away from them and thus hampers the development and the business activities in the area.
People on the Board are fighting with each other for power. Almost no good and democratic leadership exists in NBV.”
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