Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner has put months of speculation to rest. He’s officially running for a second term.

Meiner, a 54-year-old federal enforcement lawyer-turned-real estate investment executive, just filed paperwork to seek re-election to the office he won in November 2023 .

He’s set to face at least two opponents: City Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez , a Realtor and Miami Dade College professor, and Victor Rosario , an entrepreneur and U.S. Coast Guard veteran.

“I’m incredibly grateful to the residents of Miami Beach who put their trust in me two years ago,” Meiner said in a statement.

“Together, we’ve made great progress in restoring order, improving safety, and putting the needs of our residents and businesses first. But there’s more work to do, and that’s

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