Commissioner — District 5

Rob Piper

NonpartisanQualified for PrimaryFlorida

About

Rob Piper is a nonpartisan candidate for Miami-Dade County Commission District 5, retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, legislative aide, political organizer, and community advocate. A Penn State graduate, he served in the Marine Corps from 1993 to 2016, including three combat deployments to Iraq, before settling in Miami. After retiring, Piper worked in voter engagement, led the Take Back Our City PAC, served as a Florida House legislative aide, and worked on election campaigns. He earned a doctorate in international relations in 2023 and previously ran for the Miami City Commission.

Top Priorities

Government Accountability: Increase transparency and reduce special-interest influence at County Hall. Housing and Tax Equity: Expand affordable housing and require wealthier residents and developers to contribute more. Climate Resilience: Invest in flood protection and infrastructure that prepares communities for climate risks.

Contact & Links

Campaign Website

About this office

Your County Commissioner represents your neighborhood on the County Commission. They vote on how county money is spent and make decisions about services like transportation, parks, roads, housing, and public safety.

All candidate information references official Florida records from dos.fl.gov/elections.