Miami Gardens City Council Residential Area Seat 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Mykita Cherry-Prime
Candidate for City Council Residential Area Seat 4
Mykita Cherry-Prime is running for Miami Gardens City Council Residential Area Seat 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rod Mack.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayTeacher for more than 10 years and department chair at Miami Norland Senior High School. Board member of the Center for Family and Child Enrichment and scholarship committee chairwoman for the FAMU National Alumni Association.
- Campaign website
- electmykitacherryprime.com
Vice Mayor Robert Stephens and Councilwoman Linda Julien have endorsed Mykita Cherry-Prime, The Miami Times reported. The Miami Times
Campaign finance records show Mykita Cherry-Prime raised $22,182 and Rod Mack raised $51,878.18, The Miami Times reported. The Miami Times
Where Mykita Cherry-Prime stands: positions on the record
Workforce housing1 sourced position
Wants new developments to set aside a share of housing units for the workforce.
“As developers come into the city, we must ensure a certain amount of housing units are allocated for the workforce.”
Own statementThe Miami Times
Home buying1 sourced position
as reported by The Miami Times; not a direct quote
Would seek to raise the maximum home price allowed under the city's down-payment assistance program to reflect current market costs.
Own statementThe Miami Times
Budget and events1 sourced position
as reported by The Miami Times; not a direct quote
Supports the city's proposed budget approach but would seek private partnerships and sponsorships to keep popular community events, possibly on a smaller scale.
Own statementThe Miami Times
Top issues1 sourced position
Names affordability, safety and reliable public works as the city's most pressing issues.
“The most pressing issues facing Miami Gardens are affordability, safety and reliable public works.”
Own statementMiami Herald
Senior housing1 sourced position
Calls housing her top issue and says seniors are being priced out of their homes.
“I see a lot of seniors that are getting aged out of their homes, and to me, that’s just not OK.”
Own statementHy-Lo News · Jul 23, 2026
Myrtle Grove Park1 sourced position
as reported by Hy-Lo News; not a direct quote
Would press the city manager for answers on the delayed Myrtle Grove Park redevelopment and says the voter-selected plan should be respected.
Own statementHy-Lo News · Jul 23, 2026
Stadium traffic1 sourced position
as reported by Hy-Lo News; not a direct quote
Calls for reworking and expanding the residential lanes and improving traffic routing on Hard Rock Stadium event days.
Own statementHy-Lo News · Jul 23, 2026
Youth programs1 sourced position
as reported by The Miami Times; not a direct quote
Wants to expand college and career readiness and open vocational pathways, connecting youth with local business mentors.
Own statementThe Miami Times
Constituent access1 sourced position
as reported by The Miami Times; not a direct quote
Pledges a monthly newsletter, town halls and open office hours without an appointment.
Own statementThe Miami Times
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Miami Gardens City Council Residential Area Seat 4 in 2022 (lost).
Own statementMiami-Dade Elections · Aug 23, 2022
Also running for City Council Residential Area Seat 4
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