Miami to hold special election to replace late Commissioner Manolo Reyes (R), city commission says.

A special will be held in June to fill the vacancy on the Miami City Commission following the death of Commissioner Manolo Reyes last week.

In a unanimous decision during a special city commission meeting on Thursday, the Miami City Commission opted to hold a special election rather than appoint someone to fill the District 4 commission seat, according to CBS News Miami's partners at the Miami Herald.

"At the end of the day, I think let the best man or woman win," said Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela.

Gabela added that he didn't want any "finger pointing" if the city commission were to appoint someone, nor did he want to give someone an unfair advantage if they were to run for the seat in November, the Herald reported.

Reyes, a dedicated public servant who overcame personal and political hurdles to become a respected voice in city government, died earlier this month at 80 years old. He was serving the second year of his current term when his health took a downturn and forced him to miss several city commission meetings. Despite the setbacks, he had announced plans to run for mayor in 2025, sharing his intention with supporters during a birthday celebration at Miami City Hall back in May.



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