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Democrat
Oliver Gilbert

Oliver Gilbert

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Overview

Current roleCommissioner

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

Age53 years old (Aug 15, 1972)

GenderMale

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LocationFlorida

BackgroundAttorney

EducationFlorida A&M University — B.A., Criminal Justice

Notable personal detailsOliver Gilbert III is a Democratic politician and attorney who serves as Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 1 and previously served as chair of the Miami-Dade County Commission (2020–2024). He was mayor of Miami Gardens from 2012 to 2020. He earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Florida A&M University and attended St. Thomas University School of Law before receiving a J.D. (with honors) from the University of Miami School of Law.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports using county revenue and targeted fees to fund public services, infrastructure, affordable housing, and transit expansion and has backed budget measures that increase or preserve local revenue to avoid cuts to public safety and services. Emphasizes investments in economic development and small-business support alongside maintaining or modestly increasing fees/taxes when needed to cover shortfalls.

Healthcare

Supports expanding access to care through Medicaid expansion and strengthening Affordable Care Act subsidies, and has advocated investing in local healthcare services and preventive care.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate expresses support for reproductive rights and the idea that women should have control over their bodies; he has spoken positively about expanding abortion access (e.g., ballot measures) while focusing on communicating and organizing to win voter support.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports expanded background checks on all gun sales and community-based violence prevention programs while opposing defunding police and advocating that law enforcement have necessary resources. Emphasizes police-community engagement, implicit-bias training, and investments in youth programs to address gun violence.

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