After decades of continuous public service on both sides of the government dais, Joe Sanchez wants to bring his experience and insights to Miami-Dade County Hall.

He just filed to run for the newly vacant District 5 seat on the Miami-Dade Commission, which represents a southern portion of Miami Beach and parts of Miami, including Downtown, Little Havana and sections of Brickell.

“District 5 is my home: I’ve raised my children here, watched my mother grow old here, and seen this community grow,” Sanchez said in a statement Thursday.

“I believe our residents deserve to be represented by one of their own, a true neighbor who understands their needs. That’s why I want to serve and help keep this district a strong, thriving home for all of us.”

Sanchez is running to replace Commissioner

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