Daniella Levine Cava
Miami-Dade County
Daniella Levine Cava was elected Miami-Dade County's first-ever woman mayor in November 2020 and re-elected in August 2024. As mayor, she oversees a metropolitan government of approximately 23,000 employees, serves nearly 3 million residents, and manages an annual budget of approximately $12 billion.
Mayor Levine Cava's administration is focused on building a stronger, more prosperous, more resilient Miami-Dade. She protected lives and livelihoods by deploying a people-focused coronavirus pandemic response, bolstering small businesses, residents, and public health. She is prioritizing reforms to keep our county safe and free from gun violence through the Peace and Prosperity Plan; reinvigorating a thriving economy that delivers economic security and welcomes new investments; preserving our environment, including Biscayne Bay and the Everglades, for generations to come; and directly engaging with residents through widespread community engagement campaigns, such as Thrive305. Learn more about the Mayor's key priorities and progress.
She has delivered on these promises through the Future Ready Plan, an economic development approach that empowers our local workforce, supports small business, and unleashes the power of innovation. Under her leadership, Miami-Dade County released the globally renowned Sea Level Rise and Climate Action Strategies that push forward to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and 50% reduction by 2030.
Mayor Levine Cava has tackled the housing and affordability crises head on, increasing tenant protections and rapidly accelerating the supply of new affordable and workforce housing. She has made historic investments in housing solutions, including a new Office of Housing Advocacy, expanding programs to prevent over 26,000 households from losing their homes, and offering mortgage, utility, and condominium special assessment relief. Her stewardship of the county’s SMART Plan will expand five key transit corridors, connecting every corner of Miami-Dade with the most energy efficient and reliable public transportation options.
