Ryan Nicol
Robert Stephens, the lead Pastor at The Grace Center in Miami Gardens, has entered the race for Seat 1 on the Miami Gardens City Council.
Stephens is vying to replace Councilwoman Lillie Odom, who is currently serving her second term on the Council. Council members are limited to serving two consecutive four-year terms.
The pastor launched his campaign late last month at a gathering at Shuckin’ & Jivin’ in Miami Gardens.
Stephens has a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Florida International University but has not held political office before. He said he decided to attempt a move into politics to expand on the work he’s done within the Miami Gardens community.
“I am excited for the opportunity to serve my community in a higher capacity,” Stephens said in a release on the run.
Stephens works for the Biomedical Science Program at Barry University. He is also the co-founder of Change Makers Academy, a nonprofit youth improvement group, and is committee chair of the L.E.A.D. Nation South Florida Youth Summit.
On hand at Stephens’ kickoff event were Miami Gardens Councilwoman Katrina Wilson, Dwayne Stewart, Stephen’s business partner and fellow co-founder of Change Makers Academy, and Pastor Stephanie Russell.
Seat 1 on the City Council won’t be the only changeover in Miami Gardens government in 2020. Mayor Oliver Gilbert has already declared he’s running for a seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission.
8 comments
Eric
June 13, 2019 at 12:21 pm
Pastor Stephens has been doing the work in the community for years. Proven track record.
Toya
June 13, 2019 at 1:15 pm
MIAMI GARDENS NEEDS YOUR LEADERSHIP
Joe E
June 13, 2019 at 1:16 pm
This is EXCITING !!! The City of Miami Gardens will be blessed to have Pastor Stephens on the council.
Jackie Williams-Greene
June 13, 2019 at 2:02 pm
You will be a great addition to the City of Miami Gardens. We need more like you may God Bless you and keep you is my prayer, I’m ready to work Let’s Get It
Tabetha Dudley
June 13, 2019 at 6:35 pm
🥰👍
Elisa
June 13, 2019 at 2:09 pm
YESSSSS RUN ROBERT RUN
Hector Garcia
June 13, 2019 at 4:59 pm
Pastor Stephens is the man for the job ! Worked with him at Miami-Dade College and he was an outstanding team player
Tabetha Dudley
June 13, 2019 at 6:39 pm
I’am a proud mother, son I always told you that the sky is the limit 👍🙏🥰
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