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Heidi Johnson-Wright, Director
ADA Coordination 
Heidi Johnson-Wright - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 12th floor, Suite 348, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-3566 TTY: 305-375-4805
Mission: The purpose of the Office is to bring Miami-Dade County into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, at the same time, heighten awareness of disability issues.
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Sandy M. Lonergan, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts 
Sandy M. Lonergan - Director
175 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-349-7000
Mission: To aid the judiciary in the daily operations of the court.
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Eugene Love, Director
Agenda Coordination 
Eugene Love - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 27th floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-5516
Mission: To effectively and efficiently coordinate the overall legislative process for Miami-Dade County and ensure that the legislative process adheres to established County Commission Rules.
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Charles LePradd, Director
Agricultural Manager - a division of Consumer Services  
Charles LaPradd - Director
South Dade Government Center, 10710 SW 211 Street, Suite 109, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
Phone: 305-971-5091
Mission: To educate the community on the importance and benefits of the agricultural industry, and conserve farmlands through the creation and administration of the Purchase Development Rights program.
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Sara Pizano, D.V.M. - Director, Animal Services
Animal Services 
Sara Pizano, D.V.M. - Director
Main Shelter- 7401 NW 74th Street, Miami, FL 33166
Phone: 305-884-1101
Mission: Our goal is to find life long homes for as many animals as possible and to provide proper care for them while they are at the shelter.
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Cathy Jackson, Director
Audit and Management Services 
Cathy Jackson - Director
SunTrust Int'l Center, One SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 1100, Miami, FL 33131
Phone: 305-349-6100
Mission: To identify opportunities to improve performance and foster accountability while promoting more efficient, effective and ethical County government.
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Jose Abreu, Director
Aviation  
José Abreu, P.E. - Director
5200 NW 21st Street, Miami, FL 33122
MIA Info Line: 305-876-7000
Mission: To operate efficient and customer-friendly aviation facilities that provide for the safe and cost-effective movement of people and goods, and contribute to the economic growth of the community.
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Herminio Gonzalez, Director
Building Code Compliance  
Herminio F. Gonzalez, P.E., M.S. - Director
140 W. Flagler St., Suite 1603, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-2901
Mission: To provide uniformity and consistency in the interpretation and enforcement of the Florida Building Code and Chapter 10 of the Code of Miami-Dade County regarding contractor licensing, services related to product evaluation, tranining, education, and investigation.
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Charles Danger, Director
Building and Neighborhood Compliance 
Charles Danger, P.E. - Director
Permitting and Inspection Center, 11805 SW 26 Street, Miami, FL 33175
Phone: 786-315-2332
Mission: To provide efficient, accountable, and responsive building permit processing and enforce regulations governing buildings and unsafe structures while responding to the building industry and protecting citizens.
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George Navarrete - Executive Director
Capital Improvements 
George Navarrete - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2130, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-1900
Mission: To effectively coordinate and expedite the implementation of quality capital improvement construction projects.
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Charles D. Scurr, Executive Director
Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust 
Charles D. Scurr - Executive Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1010, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-1357
Mission: To oversee the People's Transportation Plan funded with the half-percent sales surtax.
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Harvey Ruvin, Clerk, Circuit and County Courts
Clerk - Circuit and County Courts 
Harvey Ruvin - Clerk, Circuit and County Courts
73 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-275-1155
Mission: To provide quality service to the public.
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Robert Meyers, Executive Director
Commission on Ethics and Public Trust  
Robert Meyers - Executive Director
19 West Flagler, Suite 820, Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-579-9093 Ethics Hotline
Mission: To bolster public trust in the administration of government by informing the public and private sectors about the laws and seeking strict compliance with them.
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Victoria L. Mallette
Communications, Office of the Mayor 
Victoria L. Mallette
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 29th Floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-5071
Mission: To inform and engage the public and media of County services, programs and activities.
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Julie Edwards, Executive Director
Community Action Agency 
Julie Edwards - Executive Director
Overtown Transit Village, 701 NW 1st Court, Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 786-469-4600
Mission: To help low-income individuals and families gain self-sufficiency and economic independence through comprehensive programs.
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Community Advocacy 
Under the Direction of the County Executive Office
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 N.W. 1st Street, 6th Floor, Miami, Florida 33128
Phone: 305-375-5730
Mission: To make Miami-Dade County a more unified community -- free from sectarianism and prejudice.
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Christina M. Casado, Community Image Manager
Community Image - a division of Public Works 
Christina M. Casado - Community Image Manager
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1 Street, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-2103
Mission: The Advisory Board's mission is to increase the number of scenic vistas; tree-lined streets and lush landscaping in our high traffic areas, popular destinations, and neighborhoods throughout the County to ensure visitors experience what they envision Miami to be.
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Cathy Peel, Director
Consumer Services 
Cathy Grimes Peel - Director
140 W Flagler Street, Suite 903 Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-375-3677
Mission: Enhancing the quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses through education, licensing and regulation, and the investigation and mediation of consumer complaints.
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Timothy Ryan, Director
Corrections and Rehabilitation 
Timothy P. Ryan - Director
Headquarters - 2525 NW 62 Street, Miami, FL 33147
Phone: 786-263-6000
Mission: We, the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department serve our community by providing safe, secure and humane detention of individuals in our custody while preparing them for a successful return to the community.
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Janet Perkins, Director
Countywide Healthcare Planning - a division of Planning and Zoning 
Janet Perkins, MPP - Director
140 W. Flagler St., Suite 1102, Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-375-5444
Mission: To develop and implement programs that increase access to healthcare, plan and coordinate the delivery of countywide healthcare services.
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Michael Spring, Director
Cultural Affairs 
Michael Spring - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 625, Miami, FL 33128
Phone - 305-375-4634
Mission: To develop cultural excellence, diversity and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting opportunities for our community's thousands of artists and not-for-profit cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences.
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John E. Dixon, Jr., Executive Director
Economic Advocacy Trust 
John E. Dixon, Jr. - Executive Director
19 W. Flagler Street, Mezzanine 106, Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-372-7600
Mission: To ensure the equitable participation of Blacks in Miami-Dade County's economic growth through advocacy and monitoring of economic conditions and economic development initiatives in Miami-Dade County.
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Robert D. Cruz, PhD., Chief Economist
Economic Development Coordination - a division of Planning and Zoning 
Robert D. Cruz, PhD. - Chief Economist
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2210, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-4182
Mission: To serve as the principal department for coordinating and integrating Miami-Dade County government's various economic development initiatives in pursuit of the County's strategic economic development goals.
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Lester Sola, Supervisor of Elections
Elections 
Lester Sola - Supervisor of Elections
2700 NW 87th Ave., Miami, FL, 33172
Phone: 305-499-VOTE (8683)
Mission: To ensure that citizens' voting rights are protected and that citizens are confident that their vote is accurately cast and tabulated
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Curtis Sommerhoff,  Director
Emergency Management 
Curtis Sommerhoff - Director
9300 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33178
Phone: 305-468-5400
Mission: To lessen the impact of disasters and potential catastrophic incidents by meeting the needs of our Community through planning, response and coordination of information and resources.
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Angel Petisco, Interim Director
Enterprise Technology Services 
Angel Petisco - Director
5680 SW 87 Ave, Miami, FL 33173
Phone: 305-596-8200
Mission: To provide exemplary IT enterprise and infrastructure services for Miami-Dade County.
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Carlos Espinosa, Director
Environmental Resources Management 
Carlos Espinosa, P.E. - Director
Overtown Transit Village, 701 NW 1st Court, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 305-372-6789
Mission: To balance today's needs through responsible governance, education, and conservation, to protect our environment for tomorrow.
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Jeff Peel, Director
Film and Entertainment 
Jeff Peel - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 22nd floor, Miami, FL. 33128
Phone: 305-375-3288
Mission: To provide service and assistance to all film, television, music, commercial production and still photography businesses to promote industry expansion and economic prosperity.
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 Carter Hammer, Director
Finance 
Carter Hammer - Finance Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 26th floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-5080
Mission: To provide centralized financial, accounting, cash investment, and debt management services; collect taxes and services delinquent accounts; and through debt issuing authorities, issue tax exempt bonds for hospitals and educational institutions
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Chief Lorenzo, Director
Fire Rescue 
Chief Herminio Lorenzo - Director
9300 N.W. 41st Street, Miami, FL 33178
Phone: 786-331-5000 (Headquarters)
Mission: To protect people, property and the environment by providing responsive professional and humanitarian fire rescue services essential to public health, safety and well-being.
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Wendi Norris, Director
General Services Administration 
Wendi Norris - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 24th floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-4400
Mission: To efficiently provide centralized support services to Miami-Dade County operations at competitive prices.
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Judi Zito, Director
Government Information Center 
Judi Zito - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 25th floor, Miami, FL 33128
Call: 3-1-1
Mission: To improve customer service delivery across the enterprise.
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Daniel T. Wall, Director
Grants Coordination 
Daniel T. Wall - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 19th floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-4742
Mission: To provide administration, monitoring, and technical assistance for community-based organizations (CBOs); identify and promote funding opportunities; and maximize revenue support to County agencies and organizations.
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David Raymond, Executive Director
Homeless Trust 
David Raymond - Executive Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 27-310, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-1490
Mission: To eliminate homelessness in Miami-Dade County.
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Patricia Braynon, Director
Housing Finance Authority  
Patricia Jennings Braynon - Director
7300 NW 19th Street, Suite 501, Miami, FL 33126
Phone: 786-331-5361
Mission: To stimulate the construction and rehabilitation of multifamily rental housing and the creation of home ownership opportunities in Miami-Dade.
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Shalley Jones Horn, Director
Housing and Community Development 
Shalley Jones Horn - Director
Overtown Transit Village, 701 NW 1st Court, 14th floor, Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 786-469-2100
Mission: The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) administers federal and state funded programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), designed to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for low-income and moderate-income persons.
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Angela Maher, Director
Human Resources 
Angela Maher - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 21st floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-1589
Mission: To innovatively manage and provide superior human resources related services in a fiscally responsible manner.
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Lucia Davis-Raiford, Director
Human Rights & Fair Employment Practices 
Lucia Davis-Raiford - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street 22nd Floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-2784
Mission: To ensure equal opportunity within the County employment system by engaging in voluntary affirmative action to promote diversity and employ a representative workforce
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Phyllis Tynes-Saunders, Director
Human Services 
Phyllis Tynes-Saunders - Director
2525 NW 62nd Street, Miami, FL 33142
Phone: 305-514-6000
Mission: To provide comprehensive social services to assist children, juveniles, adults, the elderly and families to attain self-sufficiency, to function independently and to lead productive lives.
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Tony Ojeda, Executive Director
International Trade Consortium 
J.A. "Tony" Ojeda, Jr. - Executive Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2200, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-1254
Mission: The Jay Malina International Trade Consortium's (ITC) mission is to promote Miami-Dade County as a Global Gateway by enhancing international relations, cultural understanding and trade.
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Wansley Walters, Director
Juvenile Services  
Wansley Walters - Director
275 NW 2nd Street, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-755-6202
Mission: To minimize delinquent activity and contribute to the development of future productive adult citizens
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Raymond Santiago, Director
Libraries 
Raymond Santiago - Director
Main Library, 101 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-375-2665
Mission: To maintain and improve public library services reflecting the informational, educational and recreational needs of our diverse community.
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Dr. Bruce A. Hyma, Director, Chief Medical Examiner
Medical Examiner 
Dr. Bruce A. Hyma - Director, Chief Medical Examiner
1 Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 305-545-2400
Mission: To provide accurate, timely, dignified, compassionate and professional death investigative services for the citizens of Miami-Dade County, together with education, consultation and research for local and national medical, legal, academic and law enforcement communities.
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Jose-Luis Mesa, Director
Metropolitan Planning Organization 
Jose-Luis Mesa, Ph.D. - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 910, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-4507
Mission: To plan transportation facilities and services that are integrated and efficient while providing effective community participation.
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Miami Art Museum 
101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-375-3000
Mission: To exhibit, collect, preserve and interpret international art with a focus on the art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Jack Kardys, Director
Park and Recreation 
Jack Kardys - Director
275 NW 2nd Street, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-755-7800
Mission: To create outstanding Recreational, Natural, and Cultural experiences to enrich you and to enhance our community for this and future generations.
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Marc LaFerrier
Planning and Zoning 
Marc C. LaFerrier
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1210, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-2800
Mission: To promote a high quality of life for current and future residents of Miami-Dade County through the exercise of sound planning and zoning by administering and enforcing the Comprehensive Development Master Plan, the Zoning Code and other development regulations in an efficient, effective and professional manner.
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James Loftus, Director
Police 
James Loftus - Director
9105 NW 25 ST, Doral, FL 33172
Phone: 305-4-POLICE (Non-emergencies)
Mission: To promote a safe and secure environment, free from crime and the fear of crime. To maintain order, and provide for the safe and expeditious flow of traffic.
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Bill Johnson, Director
Port of Miami 
Bill Johnson - Director
1015 N. America Way, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33132
Phone: 305-371-7678
Mission: To service cruise passengers, cargo shipping commerce, and other members of the maritime community.
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Miriam Singer, Director
Procurement Management 
Miriam Singer - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 13th floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-5289
Mission: Utilizing technology and sound business processes, we strive to bring the greatest value to Miami-Dade County with integrity, fairness, competition and community inclusion.
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Pedro J. Garcia
Property Appraiser 
Pedro J. Garcia
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 710, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-4008
Mission: To determine the value of all property within the county for tax purposes, while maintaining certain records connected therewith, granting exemptions, and satisfying all related statutory requirements.
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Gregg Fortner, Director
Public Housing Agency 
Gregg Fortner - Director
Central Office 701 NW 1st Court, Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 786-469-4100
Mission: To provide decent, affordable housing to Miami-Dade County's qualified low- and moderate-income residents.
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Esther Calas , P.E., Director
Public Works 
Esther Calas , P.E. - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 14th floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-2694
Mission: To provide quality, efficient services that meet and support the infrastructure demands of Miami-Dade County, and enhance the quality of life for our residents, businesses and visitors through the construction, operation and maintenance of a safe, effective and aesthetic physical environment.
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Betty Jimenez
Senior Advocate - a division of Human Services 
Betty Jimenez
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1 Street , Suite 1080, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-3098
Mission: To provide information pertinent to seniors and their caregivers.
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Penelope Townsley, Director
Small Business Development 
Penelope Townsley - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 19th floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-3111
Mission: To provide growth and development assistance supporting contracting opportunities for small business enterprises to achieve industry success and sustainability and ensure fair workforce compensation through Responsible and Living Wages.
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Kathleen Woods-Richardson, Director
Solid Waste Management 
Kathleen Woods-Richardson - Director
2525 N.W. 62nd Street, 5th Floor, Miami, FL 33147
Phone: 305-594-1500
Mission: To provide our customers with exceptional waste collection, recycling, and disposal services that protect, preserve, and improve our environment and the quality of life in our community.
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Beasley Rick, Executive Director
South Florida Workforce 
Rick Beasley - Executive Director
7300 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 500, Miami, FL 33126
Phone: 305-594-7615
Mission: To provide high-quality employment and training solutions to job seekers, workers, and employers to foster regional economic growth.
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Jennifer Glazer-Moon, Director
Strategic Business Management 
Jennifer Glazer-Moon - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 22nd floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-5143
Mission: To partner with Miami-Dade County departments to provide excellent services to the community through optimal resource allocation, innovative management, and business process improvement techniques, revenue maximization alternatives, and results-oriented strategic planning.
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Susanne M. Torriente, Director
Sustainability 
Susanne M. Torriente - Director
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 22nd floor, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: 305-375-4790
Mission: To promote sustainable operations, facilities, and initiatives within Miami-Dade County government. The Office was created to coordinate and facilitate improved government performance across the triple-bottom line: economy, environment and society.
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Fernando Casamayor, Tax Collector
Tax Collector - a division of Finance 
Fernando Casamayor -Tax Collector
140 W. Flagler Street, Suite 1407, Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-375-5452
Mission: To provide courteous and professional public service by promoting innovation, change and performance excellence.
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Harpal Kapoor, Director
Transit 
Harpal S. Kapoor - Director
Overtown Transit Village, 701 NW 1st Court, Suite 1700, Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 786-469-5675
Mission: To meet the needs of the public for the highest-quality transit service: Safe, Reliable, Efficient and Courteous.
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Dr. Joel Hoffman, Executive Director
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 
Dr. Joel M. Hoffman - Executive Director
3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129
Phone: 305-250-9133
Mission: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark that preserves the Miami estate of agricultural industrialist James Deering to engage our community and its visitors in learning through the arts, history and the environment.
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John Renfrow, Director
Water and Sewer 
John Renfrow - Director
3071 S.W. 38th Avenue, Miami, FL 33146
Phone: 305-665-7477 (Customer Relations)
Mission: Committed to serving the needs of Miami-Dade County residents, businesses, and visitors by providing high-quality drinking water and wastewater disposal services while providing for future economic growth via progressive planning; implementing water conservation measures; safeguarding public health and the environment; and providing for continuous process improvements and cost efficiencies.
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