Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo Faces $65M Verdict Amid Mayor's Presidential Ambitions.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is considering a Republican presidential run, touting the city's strong economy and low taxes. However, a recent trial against a city commissioner has exposed the inner workings of a local government mired in turmoil, with City Hall being described as a toxic workplace rife with dysfunction. The trial and its revelations came at a pivotal moment, as Miami teems with new residents whose arrival has put pressure on services, housing, and roadways. The mayor was not implicated in the trial, but a national campaign would bring new scrutiny to the problems at City Hall under his watch.