City Officials
Elected officials for Miami — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Miguel Angel Gabela
Commissioner District 12023-12–2027-12 (month-level start: December 2023 per City of Miami public swearing-in notice for December 16, 2023; month-level end: December 2027 per Ballotpedia, which lists the term ending 2027, with city terms ending mid-December per WSVN coverage of the December 2025 transition; charter text not read)
Damian Pardo
Commissioner District 22023-12–2027-12 (month-level start: December 2023 per City of Miami public swearing-in notice for December 16, 2023; month-level end: December 2027 per Ballotpedia, which lists the term ending 2027, with city terms ending mid-December per WSVN coverage of the December 2025 transition; charter text not read)
Damian Pardo's platform emphasizes civic engagement and electoral reform, notably advocating for shifting Miami's municipal elections to even-numbered years to align with higher-turnout election cycles.
Rolando Escalona
Commissioner District 32025-12-17–2029-12 (sworn in December 17, 2025 at noon per WSVN and Political Cortadito; month-level end: December 2029, four-year term with the November 2029 general election per the City Commission resolution on IQM2 File ID 18763; charter text not read)
Rolando Escalona's campaign focused on bringing a fresh approach to the Miami Commission by ending political drama, fighting for all constituents, and restoring community pride specifically in Little Havana. His platform successfully resonated with voters to upend a local political dynasty and secure the District 3 seat.
Ralph Rosado
Commissioner District 42025-06–2027-12 (month-level start: June 2025 per miami.gov District 4 page, elected June 3, 2025 special election; swearing-in day not published; month-level end: December 2027, serving the remainder of the 2023-2027 term per WLRN, which says it runs through late 2027)
Ralph Rosado's campaign focused on maintaining strong ties with law enforcement, securing key endorsements from police unions, and positioning himself as an independent voice for the residents of District 4 on the Miami City Commission.
Christine King
Commissioner District 52021-11–2029-12 (month-level start: November 2021 per Local10 coverage of Christine King's November 2021 election; re-elected November 2025 per the City of Miami December 22, 2025 chairwoman release; month-level end: December 2029, four-year term with the November 2029 general election per the City Commission resolution on IQM2 File ID 18763; charter text not read)
Former Officials (5)
Francis Suarez
Mayor2017-11–2025-12-18 (month-level start: November 2017, first elected 2017 per Wikipedia and Ballotpedia; ended with the December 18, 2025 transition to Mayor Higgins per NBC Miami coverage that he was termed out)
Served until Dec 2025
Joe Carollo
Commissioner District 32017-11–2025-12-11 (month-level start: November 2017, listed as 2017 per Wikipedia Miami City Commission; resigned effective 11:59 pm December 11, 2025 per WSVN and CBS Miami)
Served until Dec 2025
Manolo Reyes
Commissioner District 42017-11–2025-04-11 (month-level start: November 2017, first elected 2017 per CBS Miami; end is the April 11, 2025 family announcement of his death per CBS Miami)
Served until Apr 2025
Sabina Covo
Commissioner District 22023-03-04–2023-12-01 (elected February 27, 2023 special election, sworn in the Saturday after certification per Local10 and Political Cortadito; month-level end: December 2023 when Damian Pardo was seated per miami.gov December 16, 2023 notices)
Served until Dec 2023
Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner District 12020-01-07–2023-09-15 (January 7, 2020 to September 15, 2023 per Wikipedia infobox; suspended by the governor and left office September 15, 2023)
Served until Sep 2023