'Blue Ribbon Committee' Created to Study Public Funding of Miami Dolphins' Sun Life Stadium

Miami's grassroots Christian Family Coalition (CFC), which refers to itself as "Florida's premiere human rights and social justice organization,"has established a nonpartisan 'blue ribbon committee' to analyze the proposed use of taxpayer dollars for Sun Life Stadium improvements.

The Miami Dolphins are currently seeking up to $199 million in state and county subsidies: a new $3 million per year sales tax rebate and an increase of the countys tax on mainland hotels from 6 percent to 7 percent.

The committee of community leaders, which includes area clergy and former elected officials, will study the use and fiscal impact of public money for Sun Life Stadium. The leaders are expected to issue recommendations that will be useful to voters.

This independent, nonpartisan committee is truly a rainbow coalition reflecting our communitys rich ethnic, racial, political and religious diversity. It represents the best interests of our residents and our families, said Anthony Verdugo, CFC founder and executive director, in a statement.

The members of thecommitteeare:

1. Rabbi Avrohom Brashevitzky, Chabad Jewish Center of Doral Inc.

2. Armando Bravo, Real Estate Investor.

3. Rev. Keith Butler, Logos Baptist Church.

4. Marili Cancio Johnson, attorney.

5. Mary Collins, former Miami-Dade County commissioner and Miami-Lakes councilwoman.

6. Ricardo Corona, president, Corona Law Firm PA.

7. Maurice Ferre, former mayor of Miami and Miami-Dade County commissioner.

8. Yolly Roberson, former Florida state representative.

9. Rose Tydus, former city of Opa-Locka councilwoman.