The city of Hialeah\u2019s first woman mayor was sworn into office on Monday.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Jacqueline Garcia-Roves, 42, the former city council president took on the role as interim mayor following the resignation earlier this month of former Mayor Esteban Bovo, who took a new job as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n
In leading Miami-Dade County\u2019s second largest city, Garcia-Roves will serve until the end of Bovo\u2019s term in November.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Garcia\u2011Roves said she will focus on four key areas: strengthening public safety, no tax increases; reducing water bills; and, \u201cchampioning initiatives that promote sustainable growth and enhance the quality of life for all.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Mayor, I will continue to serve with the dedication and integrity that our community deserves,\u201d she said. \u201cTogether, we will build on Hialeah\u2019s momentum and work to ensure a bright future for every resident.\u201d<\/p>\n