Carlos A. Gimenez

Professional Background

Carlos Giménez is a U.S. representative and former firefighter-paramedic, Miami city manager and Miami-Dade County mayor. His official biography describes a 25-year Miami Fire Department career, including nine years as chief, followed by municipal management, county commission and mayoral service. It lists a public-administration degree from Barry University and executive education at Harvard.

Experience

• Miami Fire Department: 25 years, including nine years as chief (official biography)
• Miami city manager: appointed in 2000
• Miami-Dade County commissioner: elected in 2004, served until 2011
• Miami-Dade County mayor: elected in 2011, reelected in 2012 and 2016

Education

• Christopher Columbus High School: graduate

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  Barry University: bachelor’s degree, public administration

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  Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government: Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government (executive education)

Office & Authority

Represents this current congressional district in the U.S. House.

Follow the Money

Reporting period: 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-30.

Reported Receipts

$697,484.55

Cash on Hand

$742,152.99

Reported Disbursements

$531,359.53

Loans

$0.00

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Sources & Further Records

Biography & Background

Portrait & Credits

U.S. House of Representatives / Office of the Clerk · Public domain — U.S. government official portrait

Official Records

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