Being the mayor of a town comes with some pretty sweet perks. An elected mayor gets their own office, a reserved parking spot at City Hall, a custom deskplate, and the opportunity to set a budget for the town they govern.
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For one elected official in Miami, he may have tried to stretch his power a step too far.
Bodycam footage recently released shows Hialeah Mayor Bryan Calvo getting pulled over by Miami Police on June 14 after making an improper left turn. During the traffic stop, the conversation between Calvo and the officer revealed a much larger offense than the improper left turn.
Upon approaching the vehicle, Miami police noticed that the mayor had installed police lights on his car and began questioning the politician about the illegal setup…