Statement-from-the-City-Manager
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DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2020
Statement from City Manager Jimmy L. Morales
Miami Beach, FL – In the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes (or if you prefer to quote the
musical group The Byrds), a wise leader observes that “To everything there is a season, and a
time to every purpose under heaven.” It has been my pleasure for these past 7 ½ years to have
served as the City Manager of the city where I was born and raised, and to which I owe so
much. I am proud of the team we have built here, of the accomplishments over these past
number of years, and even of how we have handled the advers ity we have faced, whether they
be hurricanes or pandemics – most notably the response and tremendous hard work that has
been put into the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I have always said that this was the hardest job I ever had and the best one. But now comes a
point in my life, a season, where I want to explore the next chapter, the next adventure, of my
life. I have been blessed with nearly 8 years in this City when all is said and done. I have
notified the Mayor and Commission that my last day with the City will be February 1st of next
year. Where life takes me after that and what challenges I will tackle are still not certain, but I
am excited to explore the opportunities. I can assure you that for the next four months, I will
continue to work hard on your behalf, and work with the Mayor and Commission to ensure a
smooth transition of leadership. May God bless this great City and may the good Lord bless
each of you and your families.
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