Miami-Dade Public Safety Chief James Reyes’ campaign for Sheriff added more people to his list of supporters this week, announcing eight more nods from elected city officials who want him as the county’s top cop.
Palmetto Bay Mayor Karyn Cunningham, Bay Harbor Islands Mayor Joshua Fuller, El Portal Mayor Omarr Nickerson, Opa-locka Mayor John Taylor, Pinecrest Council member Katie Abbott, North Miami Commissioner Daniela Jean, Aventura Commissioner Linda Marks and Bay Harbor Islands Council member Robert Yaffe are now all officially backing Reyes.
They join myriad other local leaders and organizations in and around Miami-Dade, including Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony, who say they believe Reyes is the best choice among 15 Sheriff candidates.
“I proudly endorse Chief James Reyes for Miami-Dade Sheriff because our Miami-Dade community deserves a Sheriff who puts the needs of our residents first, communicates and collaborates with our local law enforcement, and keeps us all safe,” Cunningham said in a statement.
“Chief Reyes is the candidate I trust to lead us through this historic transition to an independent Sheriff’s Office with the proven experience it takes to protect all of our residents and families.”
Fuller cited Reyes “steadfast leadership and deep-rooted commitment to public safety” as key to earning his support.
“As we elect our first Sheriff in Miami-Dade, I am confident that Chief Reyes will make us proud as he leads the transition and puts forward a collaborative approach that unites Miami-Dade County,” he said. “I am excited to endorse his campaign and look forward to campaigning alongside him this year.”
