Manny Diaz
Politician
Miami ponders the impact of years of development...but when the city's planning director mentioned a development by a large Spanish bank, the mayor's eyes lit up. "I'd love to see it," Diaz said. "Will you call me?" It was a telling exchange for a mayor who oversaw one of Miami's most... In this article: Manny Diaz, Miami, Florida, New York City, Michael R. Bloomberg, Revenue, and Unemployment |
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | 7 days ago
Miami Ponders Whether the Good Outweighs the Bad
...had one question: "Where did all the money go?" Though he lives on a street with new storm drains, near a park overhauled under Mr. Diaz, he criticized politicians as expecting bailouts after "they spent themselves into the grave." Just as...
In this article: Miami, Florida, New York City, Michael R. Bloomberg, and Revenue
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Miami Herald - Opinion | 7 days ago
The saddest day
...is happening to City Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones. Former County Commissioner Barbara Carey-Shuler, former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, our City Commission and county and state governments, especially State Attorney Katherine Fernandez...
In this article: Miami, Florida, John F. Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald, The Miami Herald, Tomas Regalado, and Joe Lieberman
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Miami power vacuum is big break for new mayor Tomás Regalado
Tracking the changes, and the potential fallout, almost requires a spreadsheet. Regalado, who during former Mayor Manny Diaz's eight years in office was often on the losing side of 4-1 votes, now appears poised to secure a solid...
In this article: Tomas Regalado, Miami, Florida, and Joe Carollo
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New York Times to lay off news service workers
...the wire service. Police union at odds with Miami officials over proposed layoffs The police union chief fired back at Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Thursday, a day after letters were sent to more than 100 sworn officers and recruits saying...
In this article: New York Times Co., Miami, Florida, Gainesville Sun, and Fraternal Order of Police
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Lawmakers defy church pressure on DC gay marriage
...that no more than 32,000 of the couples were legally married. Miami mayor opposes Florida marriage amendment Miami Mayor Manny Diaz on Monday announced his opposition to Florida's Amendment 2, which would ban gay marriage, as well as...
In this article: Washington, Miami, Florida, Phil Mendelson, UCLA, and California
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Defiant Spence-Jones vows innocence, then surrenders
...grand theft. Bail is set at $12,500. Prosecutors allege that Spence-Jones -- at the time a City Hall aide to then-Miami Mayor Manny Diaz -- submitted a letter in Carey-Shuler's name instructing a county-run social services agency to...
In this article: Miami, Florida, Misdemeanor, and The Miami Herald
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Miami Commissioner Spence-Jones facing theft charge
...social-services agency managed by the county. Prosecutors allege that Spence-Jones -- at the time an aide to then-Miami Mayor Manny Diaz -- submitted a letter in Carey-Shuler's name instructing MMAP to transfer the two grants to Karym...
In this article: Miami, Florida, Misdemeanor, God, and The Miami Herald
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Miami Mayor Manny Diaz's legacy: a big-ticket transformation
...on the big picture. ``There was not an area of the city that didn't get our attention, and this is something I'm very proud of,'' said Diaz, hauling out the binder during an interview just days before leaving office. ``This was my Bible, and...
In this article: Miami, Florida, Tomas Regalado, Banana, Recession, Political science, Florida International University, and The Miami Herald
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Tomás Regalado elected Miami's new mayor
...with our tax money,'' Roads resident Ernie Tabraue said from outside his Simpson Park polling site. ``Manny Diaz was wasting our money. Joe and Manny are friends.'' That sentiment -- that Sanchez is aligned with Diaz -- also likely played...
In this article: Tomas Regalado, Miami, Florida, Tax, Unemployment, WQBA, and Little Havana
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Manuel Alberto Diaz (November 5, 1954 in Havana, Cuba) is the current mayor of Miami, Florida.
Mayor Diaz and his mother, Elisa, left Cuba in 1961. He graduated from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in 1973. In 1977, Diaz received his bachelor's degree in Political Science from Florida International University. In 1980, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law.
A lawyer, Diaz was elected mayor in November 2001, replacing Joe Carollo, and reelected in 2005. As mayor, Diaz remains a partner in the law firm of Diaz, O'Naghten & Borgognoni, L.L.P.
When he first took office, Miami city government was bankrupt, held junk bond status, and was under a state financial oversight board. Mayor Diaz pursued a vast administrative overhaul that brought with it financial stability, healthy level of financial reserves, continued tax cuts, lowered millage rates, and an A+ bond rating on Wall Street.
In 2004 Diaz was awarded the "Urban Innovator of the Year" award by the Manhattan Institute.
In 2008, Diaz became president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Though an Independent and a former Democrat, Diaz spoke at the 2008 Democratic National Convention and endorsed President Barack Obama.
Diaz is married to Robin Smith and has four children and three grandchildren. His daughter, Elisa, is currently attending a magnet school for Drama. His son, Manny, is a college football coach and is the defensive coordinator for Middle Tennessee.
The mayor will be leaving office in 2009 because of term limits. ==References==
4. Posted Miami Herald, Saturday, July 11, 2009
- Birth Date:
- November 05, 1954
- Birthplace:
- Miami, Florida
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic
- Spouse:
- Robin Smith
- Residence:
- Miami
- Political party:
- Independent
- Office:
- Mayor of Miami
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