James Reyes sworn in as Miami city manager

James Reyes was officially sworn in on Monday as City Manager of Miami during a formal ceremony held in the lobby of the Miami Riverside Center, marking the start of a new chapter in the city’s leadership.

Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, along with city employees and officials, attended the event to welcome Reyes into his new role overseeing the day-to-day operations of city government.

“Today marks a new chapter for the City of Miami,” Higgins said. “As City Manager, James Reyes brings the experience, integrity, and steady leadership needed to ensure our City government works for everyone. I look forward to working alongside him as we continue building a stronger, more responsive Miami.”

Reyes, who now assumes responsibility for implementing policies set by the mayor and city commission, emphasized collaboration, accountability, and results as priorities for his administration.

“I am honored to serve as City Manager for the City of Miami,” Reyes said. “I look forward to working with the Mayor, City Commission, City employees, and our residents to deliver results, strengthen City services, and move Miami forward with transparency and purpose.”

The swearing-in comes as Miami continues to navigate growth, infrastructure demands, and service delivery challenges, with city leadership signaling a renewed focus on effective management and public trust under Reyes’ tenure.