Rodney Harris
Mayor
Miami Connection
As Mayor, Harris has driven Miami Gardens' branding as a premier live, work, and play destination, enhancing quality of life through redevelopment efforts. His leadership in the Community Redevelopment Area and youth programs like STEP has supported economic vitality and at-risk youth rehabilitation in South Florida. Recognized as one of Miami's most influential Black professionals, he fosters community involvement and city progress.
About
Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, Rodney Harris moved his family to Miami Gardens over 20 years ago and has deep roots in the community as a family man and Masonic Lodge member. His career highlights include work with the Department of Juvenile Justice, where he earned Employee of the Year in 2008 and contributed to the award-winning STEP mentoring program for at-risk youth. Elected as Councilman for Seat 3 in 2012 and re-elected in 2016, he served as Vice Mayor in 2018 before becoming Miami Gardens' third Mayor in 2020. Currently, he co-chairs the Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Area, serves on the Miami-Dade County League of Cities executive board, and advises the Sylvester Cancer Center.