
"I am passionate about Pembroke Pines! I am raising my family in this great city and want to ensure it continues to thrive for the current and future generations. I bring years of public service experience and expertise in how to make government work better. I am running to use my skills to make an impact and improve our way of life. Please contact me at Mikeforpines@gmail.com if you would like to share input or help my campaign."
~ Mike

PRIORITIES
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Opposing FPL rate increase
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Opposing the incinerator and protecting the health of our residents
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Reducing congestion and combating traffic
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Working closely with law enforcement to make our streets safe
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Bringing fiscal responsibility and keeping taxes low
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Improving our parks and protecting open space
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Took the lead to ensure we have resource officers in our schools

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Wrote an OP-ED opposing the harmful FPL rate increase
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Proposed sending a letter to the PSC against the FPL rate increase
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Spoke out on WIOD 610 to create awareness about the FPL rate increase
WORK AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (HIGHLIGHTS)

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Vice Mayor, City of Pembroke Pines, April 2025 - Present
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City of Pembroke Pines, District 4: Budget Council Member: 2022-2024
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City of Pembroke Pines Economic Development Board: 2016-2020
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Florida International University Adjunct Professor: 2019 — Present: College of Communication and the School of International and Public Affairs
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Office of Miami-Dade County Mayor: Senior Advisor to Mayor & Director of Communications for Miami-Dade County: 2014 — 2018
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Florida International University: Athletics Finance Corporation Board Member
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Friends of WLRN/South Florida Public Media, Board Member
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Telemundo 51 NBC 6: Political Analyst: 2019 — 2024
EDUCATION
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Florida International University, Miami, FL
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Master of Public Administration (MPA)
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Florida International University, Miami, FL
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Political Science, Communications Minor
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ENDORSED BY:

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Representative Robin Bartleman

Broward County Commissioner
Nan Rich

Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar

Mayor
Angelo Castillo

Commissioner
Tom Good

Commissioner
Maria Rodriguez

Former Mayor
Frank Ortis

Broward AFL CIO

Professional Firefighters of Pembroke Pines
IAFF Local #2922

Broward Teachers Union
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