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Alex Penelas | |
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5th Mayor of Miami-Dade County | |
In office October 1, 1996 – November 6, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Stephen P. Clark (Metropolitan Dade County) |
Succeeded by | Carlos Álvarez |
Member of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners[1][2] | |
In office 1990–1996 | |
Member of the Hialeah City Council[1][2] | |
In office 1987–1990 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Alexander Penelas December 18, 1961 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lilliam |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | St. Thomas University (A.B.) University of Miami (J.D.) |
Profession | Lawyer Politician |
Alexander Penelas (born December 18, 1961) is an American attorney who is the former mayor of Miami-Dade County, Florida.