Democratic Candidates for Miami-Dade County Sheriff in 2024
As the election for Miami-Dade County Sheriff approaches, the Democratic candidates vying for the position are gearing up their campaigns. Let’s take a closer look at the four candidates running for the Democratic nomination and their vision for the future of law enforcement in Miami-Dade County.
John Barrow: A Veteran of the Miami-Dade Police Department
John Barrow, with 18 years of experience in the Miami-Dade Police Department, is running for Sheriff with a focus on public safety and community engagement. He emphasizes the importance of challenging the status quo within the agency and making it more community-focused.
Barrow stated, “I love this community. I know our capabilities and where we need to improve. I decided to run for Sheriff to ensure this community is safe and crime-free.” His goal is to establish the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office as a community-rooted agency that relies on the support of its residents.
Susan Curry: Prior Experience in Federal Law Enforcement
Susan Curry, who has worked in the federal law enforcement division of FEMA, is another Democratic candidate for Miami-Dade County Sheriff. She emphasizes transparency and accountability in law enforcement, promising to ensure that all county funds are utilized effectively and responsibly.
Curry expressed, “The next chief must be respectable, credible, and responsive to community needs. We will ensure that residents know how their money is being spent and where it is going.”
Ricky Mitchell and James Reyes: A Focus on Experience and Public Safety
Ricky Mitchell, a retired lieutenant from the Miami-Dade Police Department, and James Reyes, a public safety director in Miami-Dade County, both bring years of experience in law enforcement to their campaigns. Mitchell’s goal is to keep politics out of the Sheriff’s Office, while Reyes emphasizes the importance of public safety for all residents.
Reyes stated, “Public safety is a right that everyone should enjoy. We must ensure that our families are safe when we go to work or about our daily lives.”
With early voting already underway and the primary election scheduled for August 20th, voters in Miami-Dade County have an important decision to make regarding who will lead their law enforcement agency into the future.
