Opa-locka Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Rose
Tydus
Rose Tydus is running for mayor of Opa-locka in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Natasha L. Ervin.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Natasha L. Ervin
- 02Rose TydusYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Opa-locka's first Black city clerk and a former commissioner and vice mayor. Elected to the commission in 2000, she served three four-year terms.
On the record: Rose Tydus
5 sourced01Financial oversight1 sourced position
Says the city should have been out of financial crisis years ago.
We should have been out of financial crisis years ago,”
Own statementThe Miami TimesLink
02City events1 sourced position
Says money spent on events should go toward programs and projects that serve residents.
If we would use the money that we spent on events and put it towards programs and projects that are going to serve the people, we’d be better off.”
Own statementThe Miami TimesLink
03Development and housing2 sourced positions
Asked how she would weigh neighborhood concerns against housing demand, says she would examine the available properties and project details.
Once I get all the facts, I will make the right decisions for the community,”
Own statementThe Miami TimesLink
as reported by The Miami Times; not a direct quote
Opposed a proposed 10-story senior housing development near City Hall while on the commission, because she believed it would overwhelm the neighborhood and create parking problems.
Commission voteThe Miami TimesLink
04Public safety1 sourced position
as reported by The Miami Times; not a direct quote
Links public safety with equitable code enforcement and proposes a welcome booklet on trash schedules, codes and safety information for new water-account holders.
Own statementThe Miami TimesLink
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