MIAMI — The city of Miami honored its outgoing mayor on Thursday.
Mayor Francis Suarez, who is termed out, was given a key to the city.
“He has elevated Miami to international status,” said Miami Chairwoman and District 5 Commissioner Christine King. “Thank you, and know that you always have this key to this city.”
Suarez thanked the people of Miami, his wife, children and his father, former mayor Xavier Suarez who is currently running in the mayoral race once again.
Prior to the ceremony, Miami Police Department Chief Manny Morales gifted Suarez with customized cigars.
Suarez’s term as Mayor is coming to an end following the 3rd DCA’s decision to overturn a commission vote to move municipal elections from odd to even years which would have moved this November’s election giving him an extra year in office.
The lawsuit was filed by mayoral candidate and former city manager Emilio Gonzalez, who said the ordinance passed by commission was unlawful and disenfranchised voters and candidates.
In 2023, after failing to qualify for the first Republican presidential debate, Suarez suspended his race for the White House.
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