Your Partner in a Safer South Beach
Our mission is to focus the united will of Miami Beach residents on convincing elected officials and policing authorities to restore a safe and civil environment in our streets and parks. To bring together residents from all neighborhoods with the knowledge that violence and bad behavior doesn’t respect neighborhood boundaries. To back the mayor’s effort to remodel Ocean Drive and surrounding areas from an “anything goes party zone” to a cultural destination.
About Us
Who We Are
Every city needs its people. Its residents are the ones who shape it and who are the breath to its body. When things begin to turn for the worse, it’s time for that breath to scream. Stand with SOBESafe, a volunteer neighborhood association founded by locals for the betterment of Miami Beach. We were founded in the summer of 2020 from the neighborhoods formerly known as MXE. We’ve grown increasingly distressed by the uptick in criminal activity in the city and surrounding areas. Our areas of concern include the efficacy of police and code enforcement, ordinances concerning unacceptable noise, rental scooter and analogous vehicle behavior, and judicial processes with respect to repeat violators. Although we are residents, we believe our welfare and quality of life is linked to supporting the many excellent business operators, whose success also requires a safe and civil environment, and we are in favor of well-conceived initiatives to upgrade physical structures in our community without degrading our historical heritage and brand.
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The SOBESAFE Petition
The SOBESafe Petition is a direct summation of our overall Mission Statement, and we hope you’ll consider signing-up, in affirmation.
We, Miami Beach residents, urge the Mayor and Commissioners to deploy additional police resources to South Beach to combat increasing violence in our community.
We also urge both the Miami Beach Code Compliance Department and Police Department to more strictly enforce existing ordinances and regulations throughout South Beach.
We bring forth this petition with a positive outlook, with the hope that Miami Beach can improve its action against crime, and with the determination to never stop fighting for the homes we adore so much. Join the SOBESafe Petition for a safer future.
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Our Board
Ken Koppel
Ken Koppel is a veteran media executive with extensive experience in both consumer and business markets. Over a 20-year career at Ziff Davis Publishing Company, he held various leadership roles, including President of the computer magazines and events group. He has also served as President of PC Connection, a NASDAQ-listed IT product distributor, and has consulted for numerous digital services and publishers, including the renowned Zagat Survey. Ken holds a degree from the City College of New York and served in the US Army Reserve.
Jeff Kindler
Jeff Kindler is the CEO of Centrexion Therapeutics, a biotechnology firm, and serves as a Senior Advisor to Blackstone and an Operating Partner at Artis Ventures. His career highlights include serving as Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, the world’s largest biopharmaceutical company, and holding senior positions at McDonald’s Corporation and General Electric. Jeff earned his JD from Harvard magna cum laude and clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.
Steven Kreinik
Steven Kreinik has over 25 years of experience in tax consulting and compliance services. He is currently a partner at CohnReznick LLP and serves as Treasurer and Executive Board member of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Steven holds both an MS in Taxation and an MBA from Baruch College, CUNY.
Jonathan Plutzik
Jonathan Plutzik, together with his wife Lesley Goldwasser, owns The Betsy – South Beach, a hotel celebrated for its commitment to community and the arts. Jonathan is the former Chairman of Fannie Mae and a retired Vice-Chairman of Credit Suisse. He also serves as Chairman of the Ocean Drive Association and has been instrumental in long-term planning for Miami Beach’s Art Deco Cultural District. He is a graduate of Brandeis University and the Wharton School.
Ivan Selin
Ivan Selin has a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors, holding key federal positions appointed by the President of the United States, including Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Under Secretary of State for Management. Ivan holds PhD degrees from Yale and the University of Paris.
Seth Weinberger
Seth Weinberger is the founder and Chairman of Chapter One, an education technology foundation that serves over 50,000 students across the US, Canada, and the UK. A former senior partner at Mayer Brown, Seth specializes in corporate and technology law. He holds both undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan.