Carlos A. Giménez
Carlos Antonio Giménez (/hiˈmɛnɛz/ hee-MEH-nez; born January 17, 1954) is a Cuban-born American politician and retired firefighter serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 28th congressional district. He was redistricted from Florida's 26th congressional district. A Republican, he served as mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020. He served as a Miami-Dade County Commissioner from 2003 to 2011, and was the fire chief of the City of Miami Fire Department.
Carlos A. Giménez | |
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Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Debbie Mucarsel-Powell |
| Constituency | 26th district (2021–2023) 28th district (2023–present) |
| 7th Mayor of Miami-Dade County | |
| In office July 1, 2011 – November 17, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Álvarez |
| Succeeded by | Daniella Levine Cava |
| Member of the Miami-Dade County Commission from the 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – April 12, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jimmy Morales |
| Succeeded by | Xavier Suarez |
| City Manager of Miami | |
| In office May 9, 2000 – January 29, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Warshaw |
| Succeeded by | Joe Arriola |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1954 Havana, Cuba |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lourdes Portela (m. 1975) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Barry University (BPA) |
| Signature | |
| Website | House website |
| Firefighter career | |
| Department | Miami Fire-Rescue Department |
| Service years | 1975-2000 |
Giménez supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. In 2020, he ran as a supporter of President Donald Trump and was endorsed by him. He was redistricted to the 28th district in 2022.
Giménez serves as one of the Republican assistant whips under Steve Scalise.
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