Miami-Dade Mayor Focuses on Amazon's HQ2, Infrastructure

The video features an interview with Miami Dade Mayor Carlos Jimenez discussing Miami's bid for Amazon's second headquarters. He highlights Miami's infrastructure, economic growth, and cultural diversity as key advantages. The conversation also covers significant investments in infrastructure, including airports and seaports, and efforts to address climate change through resiliency projects. The mayor discusses the city's budget management, emphasizing fiscal conservatism and maintaining services without raising taxes.

What is one of the reasons the Miami Dade mayor believes Miami is suitable for Amazon's HQ2?

• Miami is the largest city in the United States.

• Miami has the highest number of skyscrapers in the US.

• Miami is a top 10 college town with a growing tech sector.

• Miami has a large number of theme parks.

What major infrastructure investment has Miami made to support its economic growth?

• Constructing new shopping malls.

• Developing more residential areas.

• Expanding its airport and seaport facilities.

• Building new sports stadiums.

How has Miami improved its transportation connectivity?

• By introducing new bicycle lanes.

• By building a new highway to Orlando.

• By establishing a new rail line connecting to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

• By offering free public transportation.

What is a key focus of Miami's resiliency projects?

• Increasing the number of parks.

• Developing new tourist attractions.

• Addressing sea level rise and climate change.

• Building more skyscrapers.

How much is Miami investing in resiliency projects this year?

• $2 billion

• $500 million

• $5 billion

• $1 billion

What fiscal strategy has Miami employed to manage its budget?

• Increasing taxes annually.

• Reducing public services.

• Borrowing heavily from international banks.

• Cutting taxes and maintaining services.

What significant fiscal achievement did the Miami Dade mayor highlight?

• The introduction of a new city tax.

• The largest tax increase in Miami Dade County history.

• The largest tax cut in Miami Dade County history.

• The elimination of all city taxes.