South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández is heading a new trio of local leaders endorsing Miami-Dade Public Safety Chief James Reyes in his bid to become Miami-Dade County’s next Sheriff.
“As our voters gear up to elect our first independent sheriff in decades, it’s important to choose a leader with integrity and experience to move us forward during this crucial transition,” Fernández said.
“Chief Reyes is the only candidate with executive experience in a sheriff’s office and that makes him uniquely qualified to partner with municipal law enforcement and help keep the residents of South Miami — and our entire country — safe. I’m confident Chief Reyes is the right person for the job.”
Fernández is a former member of the House who resigned his seat to run for Senate in 2020. After losing that race, Fernández jumped into the 2022 South Miami mayoral race and won.
He is joining North Miami Beach Commissioner Jay Chernoff and Miami Gardens Councilwoman Katrina Wilson to become the latest group of local leaders endorsing Reyes’ bid for Sheriff. The newest round of endorsements was announced Wednesday.
