City of Miami mayor hires former Congressman Carlos Curbelo as adviser

City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (left) has hired former U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo as an adviser.

MIAMI – City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has hired former U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo as an adviser, his office confirmed Wednesday.

According to a news release issued by Suarez’s office, the mayor hired the Jones Walker law firm to support the mayor’s office as it gets ready to welcome a new city manager.

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The former Republican congressman will lead the Jones Walker team, advising the mayor on various issues, including staff decisions.

ā€œAs I get ready to propose a new City Manager to the commission and to fill other key vacancies at City Hall, I will be fortunate to count on the advice and counsel of Congressman Curbelo and the rest of the team,ā€ Suarez said in a statement. ā€œI have known Carlos for many years, and I am confident he will contribute a fresh perspective and new ideas to my office. The naming of a new leader for the city’s administration is an opportunity to revitalize and strengthen our government. Our residents deserve no less.ā€

Curbelo served in Congress from 2015 to 2019 and also served on the Miami-Dade County School Board from 2010 to 2015.

The Jones Walker law firm, meanwhile, is among the 120 largest law firms in the U.S. with a team that has significant experience in policy and government, the news release stated.


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