Water infrastructure, housing costs and government accountability are among the issues shaping North Miami’s municipal elections. Residents will choose representatives in Council Districts 2 and 3, while a legal dispute has changed the status of the mayoral contest.

Brian Jinks and incumbent Kassandra Timothe are the active District 2 candidates. In District 3, incumbent Mary Estimé-Irvin faces Jobans Jules and Carolina Matamoros. Hector Medina remains on the printed District 2 ballot, but the city’s notice says he withdrew and votes for him will not count.

The mayoral race: A status update

A judge disqualified Mayor Alix Desulme over the method used to pay his qualifying fees. The city subsequently issued a notice explaining that the mayoral race had become uncontested and that votes in the contest would not change the outcome.

George Morgan is the remaining candidate under that notice. However, Desulme is challenging the ruling, and reporting also identifies a separate challenge to Morgan’s qualifying payment. The mayoral section below is background on the two people printed on the ballot, not a description of an active two-candidate contest. Its status must be updated before publication.

Mayoral background: George Morgan

George Morgan is the remaining mayoral candidate under North Miami’s current election notice. In published candidate responses, he described his approach as accessible, full-time leadership focused on rebuilding trust between residents and city government.

Morgan’s stated priorities include responsible budgeting, public safety and stronger infrastructure. He has emphasized securing funding for a reliable, modern water plant and improving accountability for taxpayer dollars. His campaign presents those issues as necessary to the city’s long-term stability.

Campaign Website: https://www.votegeorgeformayor.com/

Mayoral background: Alix Desulme, disqualified under the current ruling

Alix Desulme has served as North Miami’s mayor since December 2022. His earlier public service includes becoming the city’s first Black city clerk in 2009 and serving on the City Council. His professional background also includes education and community advocacy.

Before his disqualification, Desulme campaigned on affordability, public safety, flooding and infrastructure. He identified rising housing, insurance and utility costs as pressures on families and seniors and advocated expanding housing opportunities and supporting small businesses. His ability to remain a candidate is subject to the ongoing legal proceedings.

Council District 2: Brian Jinks

Brian Jinks is a community organizer and longtime North Miami resident seeking to join the City Council. He has described listening to residents and organizing in the community as central to his candidacy. His campaign emphasizes bringing a different perspective to local government.

Jinks’ priorities include the city’s water plant, rising water bills, traffic safety and scrutiny of municipal spending. He has proposed seeking outside review of the city budget and addressing traffic patterns and congestion. He also says he wants to restore trust and improve representation across the community.

Campaign Website: https://brianjinksforcitycouncil.com/

Council District 2: Kassandra Timothe

Kassandra Timothe is North Miami’s vice mayor and incumbent District 2 councilwoman. Born and raised in North Miami, she previously worked as the city’s public information officer and held government roles elsewhere in Florida. She became the first Black woman and first woman of Haitian descent elected to represent District 2.

Timothe’s campaign emphasizes affordable housing, homeownership opportunities, neighborhood improvements and support for small businesses. She highlights initiatives involving senior services, youth programming and greater access to city services. She says another term would allow her to continue that work while responding to residents’ concerns about infrastructure and the cost of remaining in North Miami.

Campaign Website: https://kassandratimothe.com/

Council District 3: Mary Estimé-Irvin

Mary Estimé-Irvin has represented North Miami’s District 3 since 2019. Her public-service background includes work on the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency board, and her professional experience includes business and nonprofit leadership.

Estimé-Irvin’s campaign emphasizes transportation and infrastructure, technology and transparency. She identifies modernizing the city’s water infrastructure as an urgent concern. Her stated priorities also include affordable housing, senior services, flood improvements and completing Cagni Park North. She says she wants to continue connecting residents with government programs and resources.

Campaign Website: https://maryestimeirvin.com/

Council District 3: Jobans Jules

Jobans Jules is a North Miami public servant whose background includes 14 years working with the city’s police department. His experience includes work as a police officer and crime analyst. He says those roles gave him firsthand exposure to residents’ needs and the limits of what can be addressed through policing alone.

Jules’ platform includes transparent budgeting, public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and support for local businesses. His campaign calls for improvements to roads, sidewalks, flooding conditions, parks and public spaces. He also supports prevention programs and community partnerships, with an emphasis on restoring trust in local government.

Campaign Website: https://www.jobansjules.com/

Council District 3: Carolina Matamoros

Carolina Matamoros is a North Miami native with experience in public safety and municipal government. She has worked for the city since 2014 and says her experience assisting residents and connecting them with government resources prepared her to seek elected office.

Matamoros’ stated priorities include aligning city spending with residents’ needs, improving infrastructure and making government more accessible. She identifies roads, lighting, flooding and traffic safety as concerns. Her campaign also emphasizes responding to residents’ calls and emails and providing clearer information about city decisions.

Campaign Website: https://zurl.co/ZJi7D

Voter Information Box

Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Poll Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Registration Deadline: The deadline to register for this election was Oct. 5, 2026.
Where to Vote: On Election Day, voters must vote at their assigned precinct. Confirm your polling location through your county supervisor of elections.

Early Voting: Miami-Dade County offers early voting Oct. 19 through Nov. 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Miami-Dade voters may use any designated early voting location in the county. Elsewhere in Florida, dates, hours and locations vary; all counties offer early voting Oct. 24–31.

Vote by Mail: Requests for a ballot to be mailed must be received by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Completed domestic vote-by-mail ballots must reach the county supervisor of elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Postmarks do not count. In Miami-Dade, ballots may also be returned at designated secure ballot intake stations during early voting hours. Do not drop a mail ballot at an Election Day precinct.

Voting Resources: Visit Florida’s Division of Elections or Miami-Dade Elections for sample ballots, polling locations and additional information.