Commission

The City of Sunny Isles Beach operates under a “Mayor-Commission-Manager” form of government. The City Commission is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, determining tax rates, hiring and firing charter officers, and developing community land policies. The City Manager is selected by the City Commission and is responsible for the administering all departments and divisions of the City government and for carrying out policies adopted by the City Commission.

Current Elected City Commission

Mayor

 Larisa Svechin

  • Phone305.792.1753
  • Email mayor@sibfl.net
  • ProfileMayor Larisa Svechin is excited to complete her vision centered around listening, advocating, and executing for the residents, visitors, and friends of Sunny Isles Beach.

Vice Mayor / Commissioner Seat 2

 Alex Lama

  • Phone305.792.1752
  • Email seat2@sibfl.net
  • ProfileVice Mayor Alex Lama has been an active member of the community with his involvement in the NSE/SIB K-8 School Parent Teacher Association, the Sunny Isles Beach City Advisory Committee and his local church.

Commissioner Seat 1

 Jerry Joseph

  • Phone305.792.1754
  • Email seat1@sibfl.net
  • ProfileCommissioner Jerry Joseph was elected after winning a Special Election on February 8, 2022.

Commissioner Seat 3

 Fabiola Stuyvesant

  • Phone305.792.1751
  • Email seat3@sibfl.net
  • ProfileCommissioner Fabiola Stuyvesant contributes to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, the Florida League of Cities Federal Action Strike Team, the National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government Committee, and the Hispanic Elected Local Officials Committee.

Commissioner Seat 4

 Jeniffer Viscarra

  • Phone305.792.1750
  • Email seat4@sibfl.net
  • ProfileCommissioner Jeniffer Viscarra became Chair of the City Advisory Committee in 2014, a position she held until her election as Commissioner in 2018. As Chair, Jeniffer focused on improving the connection between the CAC members and the city so that they may better serve as liaisons in the community.

Elections

The City Charter provides for a City Commission that is vested with all legislative powers of the City. The Mayor and four Commissioners are elected to serve for four-year terms.

Registered voters citywide elect a Mayor; four residential area commissioners (one residing in each designated area).

Elections are held every even-numbered year, on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.

Upcoming Election Dates 

General Election – Commission Seat 1, Commission Seat 3
November 5, 2024

Election Information

Voter Information

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