As Miami-Dade County’s budgeting process continues and the county works to close its $400 million funding gap , some elected officials are suffering approval dips while at least one is gaining ground, new polling shows.

Both Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and County Commission Chair Anthony Rodriguez , respectively a Democrat and a Republican, have suffered dips in favorability because of the deficit.

Levine Cava’s proposed cuts to funding for social services and scrutiny over county contributions to a local foundation associated with Rodriguez contributed to their declining marks.

At the same time, County Commission Vice Chair Kionne McGhee , a former House Democratic Leader, has been getting more favorable reviews for proposing cuts to pricy public events, reflecting

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