{"id":318631,"date":"2026-06-24T21:36:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T21:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/318631\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T21:36:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T21:36:29","slug":"former-miami-dade-commission-chairman-jean-monestime-announces-candidacy-for-floridas-24th-congressional-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/318631\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Miami-Dade Commission Chairman Jean Monestime Announces Candidacy for Florida\u2019s 24th Congressional District"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former Miami\u2013Dade County Commission Chairman Jean Monestime announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Florida\u2019s 24th Congressional District, following Congresswoman Frederica Wilson\u2019s announcement that she will not seek reelection.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Monestime, the first Haitian American elected to the Miami\u2013Dade County Commission and the first Haitian American to serve as Chairman of the Miami\u2013Dade Board of County Commissioners, said he is running to continue the tradition of strong leadership, community advocacy, and public service that has defined the district for generations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCongresswoman Frederica Wilson has devoted her life to serving our community as an educator, mentor, and tireless advocate for working families,\u201d Monestime said. \u201cHer commitment to young people, her leadership through the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, and her unwavering voice for South Florida have left a lasting mark on our community. I thank her for her extraordinary service and wish her continued success as she begins this next chapter.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Monestime\u2019s own journey reflects the aspirations of many families who call South Florida home. Born in Haiti, he arrived in the United States alone at age 17 without speaking English. He worked his way through school, earning a bachelor\u2019s degree in finance from Florida International University and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University before building a successful career in business, real estate, and public service. During his tenure on the Miami\u2013Dade County Commission, Monestime secured significant infrastructure investments, championed economic development initiatives, and worked to improve quality of life throughout District 2. As Commission Chairman, he helped guide one of the nation\u2019s largest local governments through critical challenges while building consensus across diverse communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cFlorida\u2019s 24th Congressional District is one of the most diverse districts in America and home to one of the largest Haitian American communities in the United States,\u201d Monestime said. \u201cThis district deserves a representative who understands the struggles of working families, the hopes of immigrants seeking opportunity, and the importance of creating pathways to economic success for the next generation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Monestime said his campaign will focus on economic opportunity, affordable housing, quality education, public safety, healthcare access, small business growth, and protecting the interests of South Florida families in Washington. \u201cFor more than four decades, this community has given me opportunities that changed my life,\u201d Monestime said. \u201cI am running for Congress because I believe in giving back, fighting for our neighborhoods, and ensuring that every child, regardless of where they come from, has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.\u201d Additional campaign announcements, endorsements, and community listening sessions will be announced in the coming weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

About Jean Monestime\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jean Monestime is a former Chairman of the Miami\u2013Dade County Commission, businessman, licensed real estate broker, and community leader. Elected to the Miami\u2013Dade County Commission in 2010, he became the first Haitian American to serve as Commission Chairman in 2015. He currently works as a Government Relations Advisor and Real Estate Consultant and has spent decades advocating for economic development, educational opportunity, and community empowerment throughout Miami\u2013Dade County. <\/p>\n


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