Former Miami-Dade County mayor Alex Penelas received endorsements for his new campaign to return as mayor from over two dozen of his colleagues after taking in more than $3.1 million in campaign funds.
Penelas formally entered the race on Oct. 1 and has received campaign funds through his political committee Bold Vision and his campaign.
“I am proud to have the support and trust of mayors, commissioners and council members from numerous communities throughout Miami-Dade County who are working directly with residents to innately understand the daily challenges they face,” Penelas said in a statement shared with Florida Politics.
Penelas held office as mayor of Miami-Dade County from 1996 to 2004.
“His commitment to ensuring growth and prosperity for all has been unwavering and I have no doubt that his passion for public service and business acumen will further solidify Miami-Dade County as a global and international mecca for trade and industrial needs,” Medley Councilwoman Griselia DiGiacomo said to Florida Politics. “Over the years, Alex Penelas has been a pillar of our community, both as a private citizen and as a public servant,”
A list of backers was obtained first by Florida Politics, which is available here.
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