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About Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis

Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis is a lifelong public servant, a mother, and a longtime resident of District 6 who has dedicated her career to making government work for the people it serves. As a former Vice Mayor of the City of West Miami and now a member of the Miami-Dade County Commission, she brings nearly two decades of experience across key areas of County government, including infrastructure, housing, public safety, and economic development.

That experience has shaped a practical, results-driven approach to leadership. She understands that County government plays a direct role in the daily lives of families, from the cost of living to the safety of their neighborhoods. Her work is focused on keeping communities safe, making government more affordable, and ensuring residents have clear access to the services they need.

Commissioner Milian Orbis serves as Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee and as Vice Chair of the Government Efficiency and Transparency Ad Hoc Committee. She is also a member of the Aviation and Seaport Committee, the Appropriations Committee, the Biscayne Bay Watershed Management Advisory Board, the Value Adjustment Board, TPO Governing Board, the Miami-Dade 250 We Are America Celebration Advisory Committee, CARE-MIA Advisory Board and a Director on the Miami-Dade League of Cities.

She has made fiscal responsibility and property tax relief central to her work. She has been clear in her position: “Residents of Miami-Dade County are not an open checkbook for government. We must control spending, protect essential services, and deliver real property tax relief for the families who pay the bills.” She has advanced reforms to reduce unnecessary costs, including a proposal to eliminate more than 120,000 low value property tax bills, saving taxpayers money while improving efficiency.

She has also taken action to strengthen public safety and improve quality of life. Her efforts include advancing improvements to emergency response and preparedness, supporting the preservation of neighborhood spaces like Schenley Park, and pushing for safer streets along key corridors. At Miami International Airport, she championed the Families on the Fly initiative to make travel more accessible and manageable for families.

Just as important, she has worked to bring government closer to the people. She expanded property tax outreach events so residents can better understand exemptions and payment options, launched a Text Message Help Line for reporting local concerns, and introduced Mobile Office Hours across District 6. Through initiatives like Knocking with Natalie and neighborhood cleanups, her office has addressed everyday issues while staying directly connected to the community.

Commissioner Milian Orbis lives in West Miami with her husband, Manuel, and their two children. She remains focused on delivering safer neighborhoods, better services, and a government that respects the taxpayers who fund it.

Natalie Milian Orbis

Natalie Milian Orbis