- Alice Burch
- Anna Hochkammer
- Annette Taddeo
- backing
- Brent Latham
- Chris Davis
- Daniel Dietch
- Daniella Levine Cava
- Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
- Elvis Maldonado
- endorsements
- Erhabor Ighodaro
- Joy Malakoff
- Juan Zapata
- Kevin Burns
- Mara Zapata
- maria ortiz
- Marsha Matson
- miami dade county
- Miami-Dade County Mayor
- Miami-Dade Mayor
- Monique Nicole Barley
- Otis Wallace
- Roger Coriat
- Walter Harris
- Xavier Suarez
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Daniella Levine Cava has announced support from more than a dozen elected officials as she campaigns to be Mayor of Miami-Dade County.
Among that list are U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell of Florida’s 26th Congressional District, state Sen. Annette Taddeo and several mayors, vice mayors and local commissioners.
“It’s time that we work together to make history to elect the first female Mayor of Miami-Dade,” Mucarsel-Powell said.
“At a time when we need real investments in our local communities, to combat the high cost of living, traffic grid-lock and sea-level rise, I believe, my friend and mentor, Commissioner Daniella’s experience and compassion for all residents of Miami-Dade make her the only choice. I look forward to working with our future Madame Mayor.”
Levine Cava currently serves on the Miami-Dade County Commission representing District 8. She’s one of four candidates who have formally declared for the 2020 mayoral contest. She’s currently competing with entrepreneur Monique Nicole Barley, fellow Commissioner Xavier Suarez and former Commissioner Juan Zapata.
Sen. Taddeo also released a statement announcing her support for Levine Cava.
“She is the embodiment of good government and a true champion of the people,” Taddeo said of Levine Cava.
“She will fight for a better future and lead with bold solutions to the challenges we face. I am excited to campaign side-by-side with Daniella and make history as we elect Miami-Dade’s first woman as our next Mayor.”
In addition to the officially-declared candidates, former Mayor Alex Penelas is also raising money in anticipation for a 2020 bid.
Former U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo recently announced he would not run for Mayor, despite speculation he planned to jump into the race.
Current Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez is barred from running due to term limits.
Along with the announcement of those supporting Levine Cava, the candidates herself also put out a statement.
“I am truly humbled by the early support our campaign continues to receive from colleagues across Miami-Dade County,” Levine Cava said.
“This campaign isn’t about me — it’s about what future we want for our residents. I am ready to take on the crises we face and confront them with bold solutions that bring the much needed change County Hall so desperately needs. I am excited to continue the journey ahead as we grow our support in every corner of our wonderful County.”
A full list of the new elected officials backing Levine Cava is below.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
State Sen. Annette Taddeo
Florida City Mayor Otis Wallace
North Bay Village Mayor Brent Latham
Surfside Mayor Daniel Dietch
Former North Miami Mayor Kevin Burns
Miami Gardens Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro
Miami Shores Vice Mayor Alice Burch
Opa-locka Vice Mayor Chris Davis
Pinecrest Vice Mayor Anna Hochkammer
South Miami Vice Mayor Walter Harris
Cutler Bay Councilman Roger Coriat
Homestead Councilman Elvis Maldonado
Miami Beach Commissioner Joy Malakoff
Miami Springs Councilwoman Mara Zapata
Palmetto Bay Councilwoman Marsha Matson