Miami Snapshot
Thankfully, the City of Miami is much more than Dolphins, sound-machines, and vice cops. With a population of nearly 400,000 the city has little trouble attracting tourists and residents alike to the bustling international hub of business, entertainment, and culture. Thanks to a population that is 60%Hispanic, it status as a transportation hub, and the businesses that make the city home to international operations, the city is also known as the Gateway to Latin America. The city government consists of its elected mayor, five commissioners, a city manager, and the heads of Miami's various public services departments. Miami has an annual budget of about $725 million.