MIAMI – The Florida Democratic Party has called for the resignation of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.
This CBS Miami News partner The Miami Herald reported that Suarez had pushed for a no-bid contract that could have personal benefits for him.
According to party Chair Nikki Fried, Suarez has repeatedly used his public office for private gain and has somehow escaped consequences to this point.
“As a native of Miami, it’s heartbreaking to see the city continue to be a hotbed for political corruption,” said Fried in a statement. “I wanted to have hope in Francis Suarez and his ability to rise above the mess of Miami politics for the sake of the city. Unfortunately, he’s turned out like so many other Miami Republicans – only in it for himself, with no regard for the well-being of the people of Miami.
Last year, Suarez came under a state ethics investigation after a complaint was filed that he accepted pricey tickets to splashy events – like the Miami Formula One Grand Prix and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.