Manny Diaz
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| Preceded by | Joe Carollo |
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| Born | November 5, 1954  Havana, Cuba |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Robin Smith |
| Children | Manny, Natalie, Robert, Elisa |
| Residence | Miami |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://www.ci.miami.fl.us/cms/mayor/ |
For the California legislator, see Manny Diaz (California politician).
Manuel Alberto Diaz (November 5, 1954 in Havana, Cuba) is the current mayor of Miami, Florida.
He graduated from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in 1973[1]. In 1977, Diaz received his bachelor's degree in Political Science from Florida International University. In 1980, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law.
A lawyer, Diaz was elected mayor in November 2001, replacing Joe Carollo, and reelected in 2006.
In 2004 Diaz was awarded the "Urban Innovator of the Year" award by the Manhattan Institute.
He is longlisted for the 2008 World Mayor award.
Manny Diaz has a daughter, Elisa, currently attending a magnet school for Drama.
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- ^ The International Jesuit Alumni Directory Belen (Forum Press Inc., 1994)
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| Preceded by Joe Carollo |
Mayor of the City of Miami 2001-Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
