Miami-Dade Mayor, Miami Dolphin Share New Year's Resolutions

MIAMI, FL — With the arrival of 2020, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez begins his final year as the top elected official in Florida's most populous county of 2.8 million residents.

Since assuming office in 2011 after a special election, Mayor Gimenez has pressed for more technology and innovation in county initiatives.

Patch invited Mayor Gimenez to share his New Year's resolution for 2020:

"I resolve to continue to be a strong advocate for making our county a special place for families and businesses, welcoming the same entrepreneurship that has been creating tech jobs in Miami-Dade," the mayor told Patch.

Having been re-elected twice, Gimenez oversees 28,000 employees and a county budget of $8.9 billion.

Miami Dolphins Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Nominee

The Miami Dolphins finished the 2019 season with an improbable win against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

Fifth-round draft pick Davon Godchaux out of Louisiana State University has been one of the bright spots for the Dolphins this season on and off the field.

Known for his mentoring programs and charitable endeavors in addition to his tough play, Godchaux was recently nominated by the Dolphins for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

The award recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. Each team nominates only one player for the honor, all of whom will receive a donation of up to $50,000 in their name for the charity of their choice.

The winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of his choice courtesy of the NFL Foundation and Nationwide.

Patch invited Godchaux to share his resolution for 2020:

"My New Year's resolution is to concentrate more on being a leader for this team," he told Patch.

Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber

A former federal prosecutor, Florida state representative and Florida Senator, Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber is now the top elected leader of the urban resort island.

"My hope for this year is that, notwithstanding our divisions and disagreements, we can still somehow manage to get along," he shared.

"That we can find in ourselves the kind of empathy and understanding that allows us to disagree without hating," Gelber continued. "Where mutual respect, tolerance, and dignity aren’t considered weaknesses but badges of honor."