Oliver G. Gilbert III
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Oliver G. Gilbert III is a Democratic candidate for Florida’s 24th Congressional District, attorney, former mayor of Miami Gardens, and Miami-Dade County commissioner. A Miami Gardens native, he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Florida A&M University and a law degree from the University of Miami. Gilbert has practiced in areas including real estate, municipal, constitutional, civil-rights, and employment law. He has also taught criminal justice and law courses at Miami Dade College. Gilbert served as mayor of Miami Gardens from 2012 to 2020 before being elected to represent District 1 on the Miami-Dade County Commission. His regional leadership has included work involving transportation, infrastructure, technology, international trade, and economic development.
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