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Joe Sanchez announced today that he has filed to run for the vacant Miami-Dade County Commission District 5 seat, which includes the southern portion of Miami Beach and parts of the City of Miami, including Downtown, Little Havana, and sections of Brickell.

Sanchez, a lifelong resident of District 5, brings more than three decades of public service and law enforcement experience to the race. During last year’s Miami-Dade Sheriff’s primary, Sanchez earned the majority of votes in the precincts that make up District 5 — demonstrating broad local support and deep community roots.

“District 5 is my home: I’ve raised my children here, watched my mother grow old here, and seen this community grow,” said Sanchez. “I believe our residents deserve to

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