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Wayne Messam
American businessman and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wayne Martin Messam (born June 7, 1974) is an American businessman and politician. He has been the mayor of Miramar, Florida since 2015. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Wayne Messam | |
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10th Mayor of Miramar | |
Assumed office April 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Lori Cohen Moseley |
Member of the Miramar City Commission from the 4th district | |
In office April 1, 2011 ā April 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Yvonne Garth |
Succeeded by | Darlene Riggs |
Personal details | |
Born | Wayne Martin Messam (1974-06-07) June 7, 1974 (age 50) South Bay, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Angela Messam |
Children | 3 |
Education | Florida State University (BS) |
Football career | |
No. 89 | |
Position: | Wide receiver |
Personal information | |
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Glades Central High School |
College: | Florida State |
Undrafted: | 1997 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Messam was first elected to the Miramar City Commission in 2011 before beating Mayor Lori Cohen Moseley in the 2015 election. Messam is also a general contractor and owner of a construction firm.[1]
Messam has been seen as a possible candidate for President in the 2020 United States presidential election.[2][3] On March 13, 2019, he announced the formation of an exploratory committee for a potential run.[4] Messam announced his candidacy on March 28, 2019.[5] Messam dropped out from the race on November 20, 2019 following low polling numbers, money raised and lack of qualification to any of the debates.[6]