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Ken Russell (Florida)

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Ken Russell
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Candidate, Mayor of Miami

Prior offices
Miami Board of Commissioners District 2
Successor: Sabina Covo

Elections and appointments
Next election

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Contact

Ken Russell is running for election for Mayor of Miami in Florida. He declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 4, 2025.[source]

Russell was a member of the Miami Board of Commissioners in Florida, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2015. He left office on December 29, 2022.

Russell was a 2018 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 27th Congressional District of Florida.[1] Russell withdrew from the race in April 2018.[2]

Biography

Russell earned his B.S. in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.[3]

2025 battleground election

See also: Mayoral election in Miami, Florida (2025)

Ballotpedia identified the November 4 general election as a battleground race. The summary below is from our coverage of this election here

Eleven candidates are running in the nonpartisan election for mayor of the city of Miami, Florida, on November 4, 2025. If it is necessary, a runoff will be held on November 18, 2025. The filing deadline for this election is September 20, 2025. Incumbent Francis Suarez is term-limited. Four candidates lead in media attention, fundraising, and polling: Emilio Gonzalez, Eileen Higgins, Ken Russell, and Xavier Suarez.

On June 26, 2025, the Miami City Commission voted to postpone this election until 2026 in order to move city elections to even years.[4] On July 21, 2025, Circuit Court Judge Valerie R. Manno Schurr ruled that the ordinance conflicted with the Miami-Dade County charter because changing the city's election date would require a voter referendum. The ruling means that the election will take place on November 4.[5][6]

Gonzalez is a Florida Treasury Investment Council member and a former Miami city manager.[7] He is campaigning on reducing taxes and says, "We can eliminate property taxes for homestead property owners while protecting vital services like public safety and infrastructure."[8] He is also campaigning on reducing city work regulations, saying he would "build a workforce to overhaul permitting and licensing—sparking opportunity and empowering residents and entrepreneurs, not just the well-connected."[9] Gonzalez is affiliated with the Republican Party.[10]

Higgins was a commissioner for District 5 on the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners.[11] She is campaigning on affordability, and her website says she would support "cutting through red tape and ending corruption so that our city’s government can get to work creating a prosperous and affordable future for all residents."[12] Higgins is also campaigning on improving the city's resilience to environmental disasters. Her website says she will "protect Biscayne Bay, invest in flood mitigations, and secure a resilient future for our city."[12] Higgins is affiliated with the Democratic Party.[10]

Russell is a former commissioner for the city of Miami.[11] Russell is campaigning on affordable housing and said, "The government has to step in and create the right atmosphere and incentives for the world of development to provide the product that we want."[11] Russell is also campaigning on expanding the city commission from five seats to seven, saying it would "really help increase accountability and local representation."[11] Russell is affiliated with the Democratic Party.[10]

Suarez served as mayor of Miami from 1985 to 1993 and from 1997 to 1998, and is the father of incumbent Francis Suarez.[13] He is campaigning on his experience in government and as a private citizen, writing in an opinion piece that he would bring "perspective, steadiness and an even deeper sense of purpose. I can still think, handle public speaking and take decisive action."[13] Suarez is also campaigning on public transportation and writes that he is "pushing to extend free public transit countywide."[13] Suarez is affiliated with the Republican Party.[10]

The changing of election dates has become an issue in the race. Gonzalez sued the city over the ordinance and said, "If we want to move our election, we should ask the voters."[14] Higgins proposed a new referendum to move election years, saying she supports "shortening the next Mayor’s term and putting the question on the 2026 ballot to modernize our democracy without undermining it."[15] Russell opposed the move, calling it a "slippery slope of bad government — where you have good intentions, but you start bending the rules to get there," and supported letting voters weigh in on the issue.[16][17] Suarez supported both moving elections to even years and Gonzalez's lawsuit. Suarez said that he was "directly involved in the selection of counsel and contributed significantly to the strategic approach."[18]

Another candidate, commissioner and former mayor Joe Carollo, may enter the race. Carollo and Suarez were mayoral candidates in 1997. Suarez was declared the winner until a Florida appeals court overturned his win on March 11, 1998, due to ballot fraud.[19][20]

Laura Anderson, Christian Cevallos, Alyssa Crocker, Ijamyn Gray, Michael A. Hepburn, Maxwell Martinez, and June Savage are also running.

As of 2025, Miami has term limits for the position of mayor. Mayors can serve two consecutive four-year terms and can run again after a four year break.

Elections

2025

See also: Mayoral election in Miami, Florida (2025)

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Mayor of Miami

The following candidates are running in the general election for Mayor of Miami on November 4, 2025.

Candidate
Laura Anderson (Nonpartisan)
Christian Cevallos (Nonpartisan)
Alyssa Crocker (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
Image of Emilio Gonzalez
Emilio Gonzalez (Nonpartisan)
Ijamyn Gray (Nonpartisan)
Image of Michael Hepburn
Michael Hepburn (Nonpartisan)
Image of Eileen Higgins
Eileen Higgins (Nonpartisan)
Image of Max Martinez
Max Martinez (Nonpartisan)
Image of Ken Russell
Ken Russell (Nonpartisan)
June Savage (Nonpartisan)
Image of Xavier Suarez
Xavier Suarez (Nonpartisan)

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2022

U.S. House Florida District 27

See also: Florida's 27th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 27

Incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar defeated Annette Taddeo in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 27 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Maria Elvira Salazar
Maria Elvira Salazar (R)
 
57.3
 
136,038
Image of Annette Taddeo
Annette Taddeo (D)
 
42.7
 
101,404

Total votes: 237,442
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 27

Annette Taddeo defeated Ken Russell and Angel Montalvo in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 27 on August 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Annette Taddeo
Annette Taddeo
 
67.8
 
27,015
Image of Ken Russell
Ken Russell
 
25.9
 
10,337
Image of Angel Montalvo
Angel Montalvo
 
6.3
 
2,493

Total votes: 39,845
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 27

Incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar defeated Frank Polo Sr. in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 27 on August 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Maria Elvira Salazar
Maria Elvira Salazar
 
80.8
 
33,760
Image of Frank Polo Sr.
Frank Polo Sr. Candidate Connection
 
19.2
 
8,023

Total votes: 41,783
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U.S. Senate Florida

See also: United States Senate election in Florida, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Florida

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Florida on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio (R)
 
57.7
 
4,474,847
Image of Val Demings
Val Demings (D)
 
41.3
 
3,201,522
Image of Dennis Misigoy
Dennis Misigoy (L) Candidate Connection
 
0.4
 
32,177
Image of Steven B. Grant
Steven B. Grant (No Party Affiliation) Candidate Connection
 
0.4
 
31,816
Image of Tuan Nguyen
Tuan Nguyen (No Party Affiliation) Candidate Connection
 
0.2
 
17,385
Image of Edward A. Gray
Edward A. Gray (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
190
Image of Uloma Ekpete Kama
Uloma Ekpete Kama (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
42
Image of Moses Quiles
Moses Quiles (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
33
Image of Howard Knepper
Howard Knepper (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
2

Total votes: 7,758,014
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Florida

Val Demings defeated Brian Rush, William Sanchez, and Ricardo De La Fuente in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Florida on August 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Val Demings
Val Demings
 
84.3
 
1,263,706
Image of Brian Rush
Brian Rush
 
6.3
 
94,185
Image of William Sanchez
William Sanchez Candidate Connection
 
5.6
 
84,576
Image of Ricardo De La Fuente
Ricardo De La Fuente
 
3.8
 
56,749

Total votes: 1,499,216
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marco Rubio advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Florida.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Dennis Misigoy advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Florida.

2019

See also: City elections in Miami, Florida (2019)

General election

General election for Miami Board of Commissioners District 2

Incumbent Ken Russell defeated Jim Fried, Rosa Palomino, and Javier Gonzalez in the general election for Miami Board of Commissioners District 2 on November 5, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ken Russell
Ken Russell (Nonpartisan)
 
59.6
 
3,777
Jim Fried (Nonpartisan)
 
15.3
 
971
Image of Rosa Palomino
Rosa Palomino (Nonpartisan)
 
13.6
 
862
Image of Javier Gonzalez
Javier Gonzalez (Nonpartisan)
 
11.5
 
726

Total votes: 6,336
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2018

See also: Florida's 27th Congressional District election, 2018
See also: Florida's 27th Congressional District election (August 28, 2018 Democratic primary)
See also: Florida's 27th Congressional District election (August 28, 2018 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 27

Donna Shalala defeated Maria Elvira Salazar and Mayra Joli in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 27 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Donna Shalala
Donna Shalala (D)
 
51.8
 
130,743
Image of Maria Elvira Salazar
Maria Elvira Salazar (R)
 
45.8
 
115,588
Image of Mayra Joli
Mayra Joli (No Party Affiliation)
 
2.5
 
6,255

Total votes: 252,586
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 27

Donna Shalala defeated David Richardson, Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Matt Haggman, and Michael Hepburn in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 27 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Donna Shalala
Donna Shalala
 
31.9
 
14,158
Image of David Richardson
David Richardson
 
27.5
 
12,192
Image of Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
 
17.5
 
7,783
Image of Matt Haggman
Matt Haggman
 
16.9
 
7,511
Image of Michael Hepburn
Michael Hepburn Candidate Connection
 
6.1
 
2,723

Total votes: 44,367
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 27

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 27 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Maria Elvira Salazar
Maria Elvira Salazar
 
40.5
 
15,817
Image of Bruno Barreiro
Bruno Barreiro
 
25.7
 
10,029
Image of Maria Peiro
Maria Peiro
 
8.0
 
3,121
Image of Stephen Marks
Stephen Marks
 
7.0
 
2,733
Angie Chirino
 
6.9
 
2,678
Image of Bettina Rodriguez-Aguilera
Bettina Rodriguez-Aguilera
 
4.3
 
1,684
Image of Michael Ohevzion
Michael Ohevzion
 
3.8
 
1,467
Elizabeth Adadi
 
2.0
 
775
Image of Gina Sosa-Suarez
Gina Sosa-Suarez
 
1.9
 
760

Total votes: 39,064
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2015

See also: Miami, Florida municipal elections, 2015

The city of Miami, Florida, held elections for the city council on November 3, 2015. A runoff took place on November 17, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was September 19, 2015. In the race for District 2, Ken Russell and Teresa Sarnoff advanced past Graciela Solares, Mike R. Simpson, Rosa Palomino, Seth Sklarey, Lorry Woods, Williams Armbrister Sr., Javier Gonzalez in the general election. Russell and Sarnoff advanced to the runoff election. Sarnoff conceded the race to Russell on November 5, but did not officially withdraw from the race. "I did not engage in negative campaigning and do not condone negative campaigning," she said.[21] On November 10, she officially withdrew. Hours later, the city attorney stated that the runoff could not be cancelled but votes for Sarnoff would not be counted.[22][23][24]

Miami City Council District 2, General election, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Ken Russell 41.3% 2,727
Green check mark transparent.png Teresa Sarnoff 23.5% 1,553
Graciela Solares 22.2% 1,467
Javier Gonzalez 4.2% 278
Lorry Woods 3.4% 224
Rosa Palomino 3.1% 202
Williams Armbrister Sr. 1.1% 73
Mike R. Simpson 0.6% 39
Seth Sklarey 0.5% 35
Write-in votes 0% 0
Total Votes 6,598
Source: "Miami, Florida", "Miami Dade County Official Election Results," accessed November 16, 2015

Endorsements

In 2015, Russell's endorsements included the following:[25]

  • State Sen. Gwen Margolis
  • Dick Pettigrew
  • Daryl Jones
  • Hank Klein
  • Jeffrey Hicks
  • Corey Campbell
  • Diane Towry
  • Shawn Crews
  • Dr. Mark Baum
  • David Wells

Campaign themes

2025

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2022

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Campaign website

Russell's campaign website stated the following:

Strengthening our Economy and Growing our Middle Class

Ken knows Floridians have been hit hard during the pandemic. That’s why his top priority is getting Florida back to work and reigniting the state’s economy. Ken knows the best way to do that is to invest in our infrastructure, revitalize our small businesses, and generate clean energy along with good, green jobs. He will ensure state and local budgets have the funding to pay for public services and employees so Floridians can not just get back to work, but can travel to and from their jobs with ease. Ken will also create provisions for Florida to Buy American and Buy Clean, making sure that Florida is creating a cleaner environment while also reinvesting in our own country’s prosperity. As we continue the new normal of a reopened Florida, we can’t forget to reinvest in those who helped keep our state running through these hard times, our middle class. Ken will ensure our middle class is prioritized by ending the federal giveaways to big businesses, closing tax loopholes exploited by large corporations, closing the racial wealth gap, and protecting the right to work. He will also increase paid sick leave and maternity leave and reform the current tax code to benefit working families over corporations.


Combating Climate Change and Protecting our Environment for Future Generations

Republicans have long believed climate change is a hoax, but Ken knows the effects of climate change are very real, especially in our state of Florida. The devastation caused by climate change will only get worse if not addressed, that’s why Ken’s ready to lead the charge to get Florida on a greener track. As a City Commissioner, Ken banned styrofoam use in city parks and marinas. He also passed a resolution opposing offshore drilling and seismic airgun blasting for the city of Miami and established a Sea Level Rise Committee to monitor and troubleshoot the rise in Florida’s sea levels, one of the most noticeable effects from climate change. In Congress, Ken will expand his work so that we can protect Florida’s water quality and restore our Everglades to their former glory.


Dismantling Discrimination and Creating an Equal and Prosperous America

Right now, Americans across the country are having a very real and very honest conversation about inequality. Ken understands that people of color, our LGBTQ+ community, and women face unprecedented disadvantages in our country, whether it’s in the workforce or at the ballot box. Ken is not afraid to tackle these issues head-on in Congress. During his time as City Commissioner, he passed an ordinance banning conversion therapy, passed a resolution condemning discriminatory policies against Muslims, and passed a resolution in support of DACA and TPS recipients. Currently, he is a firm supporter of the John Lewis Equal Rights Act and is urging Republicans in Congress to pass this bill to ensure rampant voter suppression is ended and every eligible American can vote.


Protecting Workers and Families through Affordable Housing and Wages

Ken understands the hardship many Americans face as they work to support themselves and their families. It’s not enough to just have a job, but to have a job that actually funds their housing, their food, their childcare, their education and so much more. That’s why Ken is a firm promoter of raising our minimum wage to $15 by 2026, as he’s already done for all workers contracted through the City of Miami. It’s also vital housing costs are adjusted to be more inline with what everyday Americans are making at their jobs. Ken believes housing should be a right, not a privilege for Floridians. Ken will do all he can to incentivize private construction companies to create affordable housing in Florida, and will also work for stronger homeowner rights and bill of rights for renters. Ken has already put his ideas to work in Miami, where he sponsored an ordinance allowing for the creation of micro-units to combat Miami’s affordable housing crisis. He also incentivized affordable housing in the Historic Village West through the creation of a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and sponsored an inclusionary zoning ordinance that mandates developers seeking entitlements within a certain area north of downtown include a percentage of affordable housing in their projects. Ken knows every person in Florida deserves a roof over their head and an income that can keep them and their families comfortable and prosperous. In Congress, Ken will always maintain his commitment to working families.


Stop Senseless Gun Violence

Gun violence is a public health crisis in the United States. Over 100,000 people are shot and nearly 40,000 people die annually from guns—devastating countless families, friends, and communities. We can and will make gun violence a thing of the past. Addressing the gun violence crisis requires supporting evidence-based programs that prevent gun deaths from occurring in the first place, including making mental health care more accessible and supporting suicide reduction initiatives, funding interventions to reduce homicides and gun violence in neighborhoods, and strengthening protections against domestic violence. If elected, I will work with Congress to pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. This measure would expand background checks requirements for firearm transfers between private parties including when guns are sold at gun show.


Reproductive Rights and Women’s Issues

Ken Russell has always supported the right to choose and a woman’s control over her own body. The overturning of Roe is devastating, and the protections formerly guaranteed by the landmark case must now be codified into federal law. Now more than ever, we must strive to preserve and expand reproductive health, rights, and justice for women everywhere. It is a private and intimate decision what a woman does with her body, and our federal politicians have not only continually voted to strip Americans of their access to health care, they have also voted tirelessly against ensuring equal pay protections and providing maternity care to our women in the workplace. We have an opportunity to invest in women innovators and increase access to credit and business grants. This includes continuing to ensure equal pay for women, paid family leave for all, and much more.[26]

—Ken Russell's campaign website (2022)[27]

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2019

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2015

Russell's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

I'm not your typical politician. I'm your neighbor. I'm an entrepreneur. I'm a father. I got involved with Miami politics when I learned that the City had dumped toxic waste in the park in front of my home with no intention of removing it. I gathered 150 neighbors and convinced the City to remove more than 2500 tons of soil laced with lead and arsenic. In doing so, I learned about the function (and dysfunction) of local government. I also learned that less than 6% of the residents in my district vote. I want to get involved and wake up the City. I want to help manage Miami like a proper business that encourages smart growth while expanding green space, improving traffic, and valuing happy employees and police officers. I want the residents to breathe easy, knowing that their government is open and collaborative. I want to do this because I Love Miami.[28][26]

Personal

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Russell has a wife, Juliana, and three children.[3]

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Footnotes

  1. Miami Herald, "Miami commissioner Ken Russell joins race to replace Ros-Lehtinen," October 14, 2017
  2. Miami Herald, "Miami Commissioner Ken Russell dropping out of congressional race," April 11, 2018
  3. 3.0 3.1 kenrussellmiami.com, "About Me," accessed September 22, 2015
  4. NBC 6 South Florida, "Miami commissioners vote to move elections to even years, despite AG's warning," June 26, 2025
  5. The New York Times, "Miami Can’t Delay Its Election by a Year, Judge Rules," July 21, 2025
  6. CBS News, "Miami's decision to postpone 2025 election without voter approval unconstitutional, judge rules," July 21, 2025
  7. LinkedIn, "Emilio Gonzalez," accessed August 20, 2025
  8. Floridian Press, "Gonzalez Pitches Eliminating Property Taxes for Homestead Residents in 'Second Pillar' of Miami Mayoral Campaign," August 18, 2025
  9. Emilio Gonzalez 2025 campaign website, "Emilio T. Gonzalez’s Plan to Fix What’s Broken in Miami," accessed August 20, 2025
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Florida Politics, "Poll: Eileen Higgins leads race for Miami Mayor, but not enough to avoid a runoff," August 7, 2025
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Caplin News, "Meet the 2025 City of Miami mayoral candidates," June 23, 2025
  12. 12.0 12.1 Eileen Higgins 2025 campaign website, "Homepage," accessed August 20, 2025
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 Miami Herald, "Some think I’m too old to be the mayor of Miami. Here’s why they’re wrong | Opinion," July 29, 2025
  14. CBS News, "Mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez sues City of Miami over postponed 2025 election," July 8, 2025
  15. Florida Politics, "‘Reprehensible’: Emilio González, Eileen Higgins slam Miami’s ongoing bid to delay election," August 7, 2025
  16. Miami Herald, "It’s official: Miami cancels November election, postpones it to 2026," June 26, 2025
  17. Miami Herald, "Outrage followed Miami’s vote to move election. Now some are trying to reverse it," July 4, 2025
  18. Political Cortadito, "Former Miami Mayor Xavier Suarez to file for crowded city mayoral race," July 22, 2025
  19. Miami Herald, "Xavier Suarez, Miami’s first Cuban-born mayor, plans to run for mayor again," July 21, 2025
  20. CNN, "Court Reinstates Carollo As Miami's Mayor," March 11, 1998
  21. NBC Miami, "Teresa Sarnoff Concedes Miami Commission Election," November 5, 2015
  22. Miami Herald, "City attorney: Votes for Sarnoff won’t count in Miami election," November 10, 2015
  23. City of Miami, "2015 Official candidate list," accessed September 21, 2015
  24. City of Miami, "Fall Municipal Runoff Unofficial Results," November 17, 2015
  25. kenrussellmiami.com, "Endorsements," accessed September 22, 2015
  26. 26.0 26.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  27. Ken Russell for Congress, “Issues,” accessed August 18, 2022
  28. kenrussellmiami.com, "Official campaign website," accessed September 22, 2015

Political offices
Preceded by
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Miami Board of Commissioners District 2
2015-2022
Succeeded by
Sabina Covo