Manolo Reyes biography
Commissioner Manolo Reyes, originally from Victoria de Las Tunas, Cuba, migrated to the United States with his parents in 1959, seeking refuge from Fidel Castro’s regime. He has been a resident of Miami’s District 4 for nearly five decades. Reyes commenced his political journey as a budget and finance administrator for the City of Miami during the 1980s. Notably, he served as the principal economic analyst for the Overtown Park West Redevelopment Project.
Manolo Reyes’s age and birthday
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Manolo Reyes’s height and weight
He has a height of 1.7m and weighs 77kg.
Manolo Reyes’s educational background
Educated at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Reyes obtained both his undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in economics. He remains an active Gator Alumni member in the South Florida community.
Manolo Reyes spouse and children
After residing in District 4 for nearly five decades, Reyes shares his life with his wife, Selva “Chacha” Reyes. Together, they take pride in their two adult children and enjoy their roles as grandparents to three boys.
Manolo Reyes career
In the 1980s, he commenced his career as a budget and finance administrator for the City of Miami. Notably, he served as the principal economic analyst for the Overtown Park West Redevelopment Project, considered a pivotal initiative for the revitalization of the Overtown Park West area near Downtown Miami.
Subsequently, Reyes assumed roles such as principal budget analyst for Miami Dade County Public Schools and participated on various boards, including the City of Miami Code Enforcement Board and the City of Miami’s Homeland Defence and Neighborhood Improvement Bond Issue Oversight Board. With experience as a former small business owner, Reyes possesses valuable insights into job creation, cost management, and revenue generation.
Additionally, Reyes has contributed to education by teaching economics at Miami Dade College and instructing math and economics at Westland High School. At Westland High School, he led the Florida International University (FIU) dual enrollment program in economics.
Elected to the City of Miami Commission in November 2017 with an impressive 57% of the vote, Reyes secured reelection in 2019 unopposed. In December 2019, he was appointed Chair of the Downtown Development Authority, highlighting his commitment to promoting and developing Downtown Miami.
Manolo Reyes net worth and salary
He has a net worth of $2 million and receives an annual salary of $120,000.
