Francis X. Suarez
Francis Xavier Suarez (/swɑːˈrɛz/; born October 6, 1977) is an American attorney and politician. He is the 33rd and current Mayor of Miami. He was elected on November 7, 2017 with 86 percent of the vote.[1]
Francis Suarez | |
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| 33rd Mayor of Miami | |
| Assumed office November 15, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Tomás Regalado |
| Member of the Miami City Commission from the 4th district | |
| In office November 2009 – November 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Tomás Regalado |
| Succeeded by | Manolo Reyes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Xavier Suarez October 6, 1977 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relatives | Xavier Suárez |
| Education | Florida International University (BS) University of Florida (JD) |
Suarez is the first Miami-born mayor. He is a Republican, but the office of the City of Miami Mayor is nonpartisan. Suarez is the son of former Miami Mayor and current Miami-Dade County Commissioner Xavier Suarez.
In March 2020, Suarez was infected with the COVID-19.[2]
Saurez is seen as a possible candidate for U.S. President or running mate choice in the 2024 presidential election.[3][4]
References
- "Miami's new, homegrown mayor has a 'mandate' and a big agenda". DAVID SMILEY AND DOUG HANKS. Miami Herald. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- Flechas, Joey (13 March 2020). "Miami mayor tests positive for coronavirus after event with Brazil President Bolsonaro". Miami Herald. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- Sabrina Rodriguez (April 28, 2021). "The Trump-rejecting Florida Republican who has a plan to fix the GOP". Politico.
- Greenwood, Max (2021-09-07). "Miami mayor on possible White House bid: I think people are 'thirsting' for a 'next-generation candidate'". TheHill. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
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