Miami-Dade – Oliver G. Gilbert, III, has been unanimously elected as chairman of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. Gilbert previously served as vice chairman of the board since 2020 and interim chairman since Nov.15, 2022.

Gilbert began serving on the board representing District 1 on Nov. 17, 2020, after serving as mayor of Miami Gardens for eight years. He has sponsored legislation that implements paid sick leave for county employees due to COVID-19, established Carrie P. Meek Day, ratified millions to combat slum and blight through the Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency, and expanded the Rapid Transit System Development Zone for better coordination of land uses and transportation facilities. Gilbert also leads the advancement of transportation as chairman of the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization.

Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez was elected to serve as vice chairman of the board.