Notable Distinctions
- First woman mayor of Miami-Dade County
Issues She's Passionate About
Cava has been serving South Florida residents for nearly 40 years, first by advocating for immigrants and youths in the child welfare system as an attorney and later founding what's now known as Catalyst Miami, an organization that provides financial guidance to low-income families. Up until her mayoral election in 2020, she was Miami-Dade County commissioner for six years, during which she worked to bolster small businesses, invest in more reliable public transit, address gun violence, and create more affordable housing. Known as the "Water Warrior," Cava also sought to address long-ignored climate concerns in her community — an issue she plans to continue tackling as mayor.
Within her first 100 days in office as mayor, Cava has prioritized Miami-Dade's COVID-19 vaccine rollout progress, ensuring her constituents are updated and that all communities equally receive doses. Other notable accomplishments include announcing a new strategy to address rising sea levels, providing rent relief for both landlords and tenants, and launching the county's first Office of Equity and Inclusion to close the opportunity gap for underrepresented groups.
How to Stay Updated on News About Her
Follow her on Instagram (@mayordlc), Twitter (@MayorDaniella), and Facebook (@MayorDaniella), and check out her page on the Miami-Dade County website.
