By Vynessah Dasher/BNC Contributor Vice Mayor Rodney Harris secured a victory re-election in the race for Mayor of Miami Gardens over Democratic rival, Sharon Pritchett. According to polls in Miami-Gardens, Harris led by an 18 percent margin with nearly 97% of polls reporting. Polls closed in Miami-Gardens at 8pm. Harris’s role working as a Senior Juvenile Probation officer set the stage for much of his philanthropic efforts within the Miami-Gardens area. Harris is recognized most notably for his role in mentoring local at-risk youth through his “Success Through Empowerment Program” (STEP). Councilmembers elected Harris as Vice Mayor in 2018, Harris […]

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