Carlos Alvarez (mayor)
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| Carlos Alvarez | |
 Carlos Alvarez |
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| Assumed office November 6, 2004 |
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| Succeeded by | Incubent |
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| Born | 1952?[1] Cuba |
| Residence | Miami, Florida |
| Website | MiamiDade.gov/mayor |
Carlos Alvarez (born 1952?[1]) was elected Mayor of Miami-Dade County in November of 2004.
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Mayor Alvarez defeated Jimmy Morales in the 2004 Miami Dade Mayoral Election. Prior to his election as Mayor, Alvarez was director of the Miami-Dade Police Department, having served the community in various capacities for more than 27 years, beginning in 1976. Alvarez received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Florida International University in 1974. In addition to his FIU degree, Alvarez completed training at the Senior Management Institute for Police and the FBI National Academy. He maintains numerous professional affiliations and has received a number of awards for his support of community and civil organizations as well as his dedication to the Miami-Dade Police Department.
Alvarez was born in Cuba, and was eight years old when his family came to the United States. He is the father of two sons and one daughter.
[edit] References
- Sources consulted
- "Mayor's Biography: Carlos Alvarez, Mayor" at MiamiDade.gov
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[edit] External links
- MiamiDade.gov/mayor – Official website
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