Carlos A. Giménez
Cuban-American politician (born 1954) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carlos Antonio Giménez (/hiˈmɛnɛz/ hee-MEH-nez; born January 17, 1954)[3][4] is a Cuban-born American retired firefighter and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 28th congressional district.[5] He was redistricted from Florida's 26th congressional district in 2022. A Republican, he served as mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020.[6] He served as a Miami-Dade County Commissioner from 2003 to 2011, and was the fire chief of the City of Miami Fire Department.
Carlos A. Giménez | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Debbie Mucarsel-Powell |
Constituency | 26th district (2021–2023) 28th district (2023–present) |
7th Mayor of Miami-Dade County | |
In office July 1, 2011 – November 17, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Carlos Álvarez |
Succeeded by | Daniella Levine Cava |
Member of the Miami-Dade County Commission from the 7th district | |
In office January 3, 2005 – April 12, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Jimmy Morales[1] |
Succeeded by | Xavier Suarez[2] |
City Manager of Miami | |
In office May 9, 2000 – January 29, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Donald Warshaw |
Succeeded by | Joe Arriola |
Personal details | |
Born | (1954-01-17) January 17, 1954 (age 70) Havana, Cuba |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Lourdes Portela (m. 1975) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Barry University (BPA) |
Signature | |
Website | House website |
Firefighter career | |
Department | Miami Fire-Rescue Department |
Service years | 1975–2000 |
Giménez supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, but in 2020 he ran as a supporter of President Donald Trump and was endorsed by him.
Giménez serves as one of the Republican assistant whips under Steve Scalise.[7]