Miami-Dade Municipalities Were Asked to Give a Billionaire Honorary Keys. Here Are 12 That Didn’t.
The Honorary Key Tradition
In Miami-Dade County, it’s a long-standing tradition for municipalities to present honorary keys to notable individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. Last month, hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin was presented with honorary keys to nearly two dozen Miami-Dade cities, as well as to Miami-Dade County.
Griffin’s Background
One of the world’s richest men, the South Florida-born Griffin founded the hedge fund Citadel LLC in 1990 and oversaw its growth into one of the world’s largest hedge funds. Griffin’s net worth is estimated to be over $30 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the world.
Not Everyone Was Impressed
However, not all Miami-Dade municipalities were willing to present Griffin with honorary keys. According to a report by the Miami New Times, 12 municipalities declined to give Griffin the honor. Here are the 12 municipalities that didn’t present Griffin with honorary keys:
### Aventura
### Coral Gables
### Cutler Bay
### Doral
### Hialeah
### Hialeah Gardens
### Miami Gardens
### North Miami
### North Miami Beach
### Palmetto Bay
### Pinecrest
### South Miami
Why the Rejection?
The reasons for the rejection varied, but some municipalities cited concerns over Griffin’s business practices and his company’s impact on the community. Others simply didn’t see the need to present him with honorary keys.
Conclusion
The decision to present honorary keys to Ken Griffin was met with mixed reactions in Miami-Dade County. While some municipalities saw fit to honor him, others chose not to. The controversy surrounding Griffin’s business practices and his company’s impact on the community will likely continue to be debated in the coming months.
FAQs
### Q: Who is Ken Griffin?
A: Ken Griffin is a hedge-fund billionaire and the founder of Citadel LLC.
### Q: Why was Griffin presented with honorary keys?
A: Griffin was presented with honorary keys to nearly two dozen Miami-Dade cities and Miami-Dade County for his contributions to the community.
### Q: Why did some municipalities decline to present Griffin with honorary keys?
A: Some municipalities declined to present Griffin with honorary keys due to concerns over his business practices and his company’s impact on the community. Others simply didn’t see the need to present him with honorary keys.
