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Harold Rosen (mayor)
Harold Rosen (December 30, 1925 – January 16, 2018) was an American lawyer and politician. Rosen first became acting Mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, in 1974 following the death of his predecessor, Mayor Chuck Hall, who died in office. Rosen ultimately served as Mayor from 1974–1977, and is credited with beginning the revitalization of Miami Beach, notably by abolishing rent control in 1976, a move that was highly controversial at the time. Biography Early life Rosen was born to Joseph and Roslyn Rosen on December 30, 1925, in Watertown, New York. He was raised in Watertown and nearby Carthage, New York. Rosen received his bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University in New York. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served in both World War II and the Korean War. Career Rosen moved to Miami Beach in 1948 and enrolled at University of Miami School of Law in nearby Coral Gables, where obtained his law degree in 1952. He became licensed to practice law in Florida on Apri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayor Of Miami Beach, Florida
The mayor of Miami Beach is the Nonpartisanism, nonpartisan chief executive of the municipal government of Miami Beach, Florida, and the presiding member of its seven-member City Commission. Modern-day mayors are elected to two-year terms and are term-limited to no more than 3 terms, which can be consecutive or non-consecutive. The mayor and other members of the City Commission appoint a city manager to administer the day-to-day affairs and operations of City Hall and its various departments. City Hall is located at 1700 Convention Center Drive; the mayor's office is located on the fourth floor. The current mayor is Dan Gelber, who was elected on November 7, 2017, and assumed office on November 13, 2017. He was reelected, without opposition, on September 6, 2019. He is the son of the 33rd mayor, Seymour Gelber. The younger Gelber is the third son to follow in his father's footsteps and hold the office. Other father-son combinations who served as mayors include the John Lummu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
