Miami Gardens directs city manager to study 5‑day or hybrid workweek options

The Miami Gardens City Council on March 25 approved a resolution asking the city manager to evaluate the city's operational schedule and recommend options for a potential five‑day or hybrid workweek intended to enhance public access and service delivery.

Councilmember Reggie Leon sponsored the item and said the proposal aimed to help residents who work five days a week access services such as permits and customer‑facing functions. The city manager said the analysis would require review of department operations and staffing impacts and agreed to return with suggested timelines and options.

Council discussion noted that some departments (police, parks, public works, code enforcement) already operate five to six days and that any transition should account for events and operational needs. The council moved and approved the item by voice vote and the city manager committed to present options at a future meeting.