Families Are Moving Out of America's Big Cities | Monique Pardo Pope

She’s a mom, a lawyer, and a first-time candidate taking on the entrenched politics of Miami Beach - and she’s not backing down.Monique Pardo Pope’s decision to run for Miami Beach Commission was sparked by seeing firsthand the challenges facing her neighborhood, schools, and community. With the December 9 runoff approaching, Monique shares with me her vision for a “Safer • Smarter • Stronger Miami Beach” - and the real, practical solutions she believes are long overdue.In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why Miami Beach’s public safety problem is bigger than headlines suggest- The truth about homelessness on the Beach, and the policies that actually work- What’s happening inside local schools like Nautilus, and why parents are sounding alarms- How the affordability crisis is pushing out the next generation of residents- Whether the Live Local Act is a solution or a political talking point- The real cost of unchecked development—and the opportunity to rebuild smarter- Why she’s betting her first-ever political run on a Safer • Smarter • Stronger Miami BeachLike this episode? Leave a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/commondenominatorTimestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction01:00 – The Runoff Election03:00 – Monique’s Miami Beach Commissioner Run 05:00 – Top Priorities as Commissioner08:00 – Homelessness & Practical Solutions12:00 – Affordable Housing Crisis16:00 – Balancing Development & History19:30 – Personal Journey & Law Career24:00 – Guardian ad Litem Work26:30 – Childhood Trauma & Life Lessons31:00 – Airborne Foundation & Giving Back34:00 – Overcoming Opposition & Election Challenges37:30 – Rapid Fire: Favorites & Habits39:00 – Key Takeaway for Listeners40:00 – Closing RemarksLearn more about Monique Pardo Pope: Monique for Miami Beach: https://moniqueformiamibeach.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquepardopope/?hl=en🎙 Common Denominator PodcastWebsite: https://moshepopack.com/podcast/YouTube: @mpopackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpopackFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoshePopackNewsletter: https://moshepopack.com/newsletter/