A representative from each of the member condominium associations sits on the BHA Board of Directors which meets monthly. The participation of residents is important and desired in BHA activities and programs. Residents interested in attending a meeting or becoming involved in other ways are urged to contact their condominium representative. Timely topics are covered in the association's quarterly newsletter, BHA News, which is now also available on this website.

In an effort to ensure the BHA voice is heard in the political arena, the BHA helped create the Brickell Neighborhood Political Action Committee, an independent body that watches out for the interests of area residents in matters of local government, and supports and endorses candidates who fairly represent these interests.

Awareness of the PAC's formation in 1997 had an immediate salutary effect. News of the PAC's formation led to the coalition that successfully reduced the Fire Rescue Fee in 1998, and has helped to ensure that elected officials are aware of Brickell area residents' viewpoints.

County and City Commissioners and their aides are regular participants in BHA meetings so that they can address residents' concerns as they arise. The BHA has been successful in fighting for quality of life issues, such as the organization's first victory when it persuaded the County to pass an ordinance outlawing noisy jet ski launches on the north side of Rickenbacker Causeway.

Recently, the BHA was successful in convincing Miami City officials that a commercial waste fee should not be applied to the residents of condos.

Currently, BHA leaders are active participants in the Airplane Noise Abatement Task Force, working to eliminate the gross noise pollution that has become a major concern for Brickell residents as well as for many homeowners countywide.

The BHA will continue to make the views and needs of its residents known and fight to maintain the neighborhood's residential character.