Steve Bovo
Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. fue elegido miembro de la Comisión del Condado de Miami-Dade en 2011, representando al Distrito 13 con una plataforma para reformar la administración del condado. En la Comisión, impulsó con éxito la aprobación de límites de mandato para los comisionados del condado, reformó el programa de pensiones y trabajó para lograr la mayor reducción de impuestos en la historia del Condado de Miami-Dade.
En 2016, el Comisionado Bovo fue elegido por sus colegas para presidir la Junta de Comisionados del Condado para el período 2017-2018. Durante su gestión como Presidente, abogó constantemente por una mayor disciplina fiscal y transparencia en el proceso de adquisiciones del condado, especialmente en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami. Asimismo, como Presidente, reestructuró el sistema de comités de la comisión y estableció un Consejo de Políticas del Presidente para abordar varios temas clave que afectan a nuestra comunidad. El Consejo de Políticas tiene la tarea de desarrollar recomendaciones para abordar cuestiones como la financiación de la expansión del transporte público, la financiación de la infraestructura de juzgados y cárceles, el aumento del nivel del mar, la asequibilidad de la vivienda y sugerencias sensatas para resolver la crisis de violencia armada en la sociedad a nivel local.
Esteban started in public service as a Councilman right here in the City of Hialeah in 1998. After two successful re-elections, he was elected by his colleagues as Council President. He remained in that capacity throughout his term. On the City Council, he passed anti-sexual predator ordinances and improved quality of life issues on behalf of the residents of the City.
As State Representative for District 110 from 2008-2011, he passed legislation on behalf of Safe Haven for Newborns. He was also able to secure support for the Brigade 2506 Library and Museum and fought for the reopening of the historic Hialeah Park. He was known for passage of the Ashley Nicole Valdes Act, which requires defendants who have been arrested for leaving the scene of a fatal accident to be held in custody until a judge’s ruling. Because of his effectiveness, his colleagues in the Legislature elected him as Chairman of the Hispanic Legislative Caucus and subsequently served as Chair of the House Committee of Business Regulation.
On November 2nd, 2021, Esteban Bovo was elected Mayor of the City to serve a four-year term. As Mayor, he is committed to move Hialeah forward by providing greater accountability and transparency for the taxpayers, strengthening public safety and improving the quality of municipal services without raising taxes.
Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. was born in Queens, New York to Marilyn and Esteban Bovo Carás. His father, a member of the heroic 2506 Brigade, instilled in Esteban a profound commitment for justice and human dignity. His mother taught him the importance of compassion and service to others. Esteban has been a proud resident of Miami-Dade County for over 47 years and holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Florida International University. Esteban is a Roman Catholic and is a parishioner of St. Benedict Catholic Church and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.