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In front of a crowd of seventy supporters at Pub 52, Javier Fernandez, declared his candidacy for South Miami Mayor. The former State Representative and local attorney, who began his public service in municipal government, was surrounded by family and friends as he detailed his vision for the City of Pleasant Living.
“As Mayor of South Miami, I know that I can have a positive impact on the quality of life for my family, friends and neighbors. We live in a great city that will become the envy of South Florida,” proclaimed Fernandez after being introduced by a trio of friends that included former Mayor Philip Stoddard.
In 2020 South Miami voters chose to move their local elections to the November general election ballot as a cost savings measure and to ensure greater voter participation. The total number of voters expected to vote this November 8th for the next mayor will likely double that of past elections. It is largely expected that the incumbent mayor, Sally Philips, will not seek re-election.
Expanding further on his priorities as South Miami Mayor, Fernandez noted, “Increasing and improving our parks and greenspaces, smart growth in our downtown that brings first class amenities, investment in our infrastructure to transition from septic to sewer and a focus on safety and security can all be accomplished in the next six years.”
Javier pointed out that local issues are neither Republican or Democratic problems but are challenges for all the residents. Fernandez was particularly proud that the crowd of supporters counted among them prominent local Republicans and Democratic leaders.
Karla Hernandez-Mats who helped introduce Javier said, “I have seen Javi’s passion and efforts as your advocate in Tallahassee and I have seen his work in the private sector as a lawyer and I can tell you South Miami will be in good hands with him as your next Mayor”.
Among those in attendance were former Miami Mayor and Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz, South Miami Councilmembers Luis Gil and Josh Liebman, former Republican State Representative Eddie Gonzalez and DNC Finance Chair Chris Korge among others.
